Biology

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