Applications
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News story – DNA clue to how dogs became our friends
BBC News story – how studying DNA from ancient dog bones at archaeological sites has given clues to how long ago dogs became domesticated.
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Organ farm
Report on xenotransplantation – includes case studies of patients trialling the technology, potential risks and a discussion of animal welfare
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The Disruptors BBC News story about gene editing
BBC News in depth report on gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9. This technique is not on the spec (yet!) but this provides a useful introduction to emerging technology.
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Twin DNA test news article
From BBC, new techniques could allow the DNA of identical twins to be distinguished.
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Wellcome foundation
Links, information, news and educational resources