Advanced ESL Lesson: “A Genetic Breakthrough: Saving Baby KJ”
Warmup Questions 🔥
Have you heard of gene-editing technologies like CRISPR? What do you know about them?
What are some ethical considerations when it comes to editing human genes?
How do you think personalized medicine could change the future of healthcare?
What are the potential risks and benefits of using gene-editing in newborns?
Can you think of any diseases that might be treated with gene-editing in the future?
Interesting Quote
“The future of medicine lies in tailoring treatments to the individual, not the masses.”
— Dr. Kiran Musunuru, Penn Medicine
Vocabulary
Word | Definition |
CRISPR | A gene-editing technology that allows scientists to modify DNA sequences. |
Mutation | A change in the DNA seq… |
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