Choose one (just one) of the topics presented below and write a brief essay that summarizes the article or video. Include your own thoughts about the topic, and back up your opinions with examples from the link.
Cops are asking Ancestry.com and 23andMe for their customers’ DNA
Cops are asking Ancestry.com and 23andMe for their customers’ DNA
A Genetic Mutation That Can Affect Mental & Physical Health
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-integrationist/201409/genetic-mutation-can-affect-mental-physical-health
What’s a GMO? Jimmy Kimmel Live
CRISPR (Radiolab Podcast)
http://www.radiolab.org/story/antibodies-part-1-crispr/
Gene-Edited Cells Reverse Cancer in Baby Girl
http://news.discovery.com/tech/biotechnology/gene-edited-cells-reverse-cancer-in-baby-girl-151106.htm
The Truth about Genetically Modified Food
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-truth-about-genetically-modified-food/
Part-human, part-pig embryos created by scientists to grow human organs in pigs
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/06/06/uc-davis-california-chimera-part-human-part-pig-embryos–scientists-grow-organ-transplants/85506798/
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC
Content
(2 point) Article summary is complete and relevant
(2 point) Personal opinion is provided
(2 points) Opinion is supported with examples and details
Length
(1 point) 300-500 words
Mechanics
(1 point) Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation