In the news, we often hear examples of how DNA or the transfer of genetic information impacted someone’s life. Examples range from DNA fingerprinting to genetically engineered organisms to an individual with a genetic disease. In each of these scenarios, the structure of nucleic acids and the flow of genetic information through mRNA to protein are involved. Using an example from the news or a scholarly article, describe how the structure of DNA or the transfer of genetic information impacted someone’s life. Be sure to use at least one source and include at least one
Genetics is a rapidly evolving area of science. Each year advances in genetics bring exciting new technologies to the market. Areas such as forensics, genealogy, and healthcare have all been affected by new genetic technologies. Choose a genetic technology and report on how this technology is affecting or will effect our lives. Give at least one outside source and cite in APA format.

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Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

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Choose a specific biomolecule found in your diet. What is the source and purpose of this biomolecule?
Choose one of your peers postings on an application of genetics. What are some of the political, social, economic, or ethical ramifications of this technology?
Designer babies are rapidly becoming possible with advances in technology. Discuss with your peers the possible benefits and downsides of this technology. Support your positions with APA formatted citations.
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Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
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Option 2: Genetics is a rapidly evolving area of science. Each year advances in genetics bring exciting new technologies to the market. Areas such as forensics, genealogy, and healthcare have all been affected by new genetic technologies. Choose a genetic technology and report on how this technology is affecting or will affect our lives. Give at least one outside source and cite in APA format.

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) carries the genetic information in the cell (Bauer, R. C., Birk, J. P., & Marks, P., 2019). DNA can be found all throughout our bodies and is unique to each person, so we leave a trace of it wherever we go. This will be used by forensic science to determine who and what was engaged with. For a long time, before DNA was widely used, forensic investigators relied on fingerprints to identify individuals because they are also unique to each person. When it comes to criminal investigations, forensic scientists use non-coding DNA. Short-tandem repeats (STRs) are repeating patterns found in DNA that may be quantified and used to identify an individual from a sample. Sweat, sperm, body fluids, and dead skin cells can all be evaluated for their unique signs using these patterns. STRs are preferred because they are exceedingly dependable; the only instance where they would not work is with identical twins. When determining chromosomes in situations of sexual assault, autosomal DNA is utilized. “If the suspect in a sexual assault case has Y chromosomes and the victim has X chromosomes, a study of the STR patterns in cells with Y chromosomes (referred to as Y-STR) can remove the cells belonging to the female from the investigation. The paternal line transmits Y chromosomes, therefore a brother, father, and male children will all have the same Y chromosome.” (NFSTC).

Bauer, R. C., Birk, J. P., & Marks, P. (2019). Introduction to chemistry. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

NFSTC. (2013). DNA Evidence: How It’s Done. Forensic Science Simplified. http://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/dna/how.html