All in the Family: Genetics and Family Health History

We all know that things run in the family, that our genes pass inherited traits from one generation to the next. Sometimes a family can know that they have a genetic condition, but pinpointing the exact problem can involve a lot of medical detective work. One key to unlocking the mystery is the familys own health history. In the age of molecular medicine, what the family knows about itself is a powerful diagnostic tool.

All 50 Secrets of the Sequence videos have an accompanying classroom-tested lesson that encourages students to further explore the video topics. Each lesson includes background information, state and national science standards, discussion questions and answers, teacher notes and an activity that will ensure a hands-on, "minds-on" experience. To see lessons for this series, visit http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/secretsofthesequence/default.asp.

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• commonwealth
• university
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• rams
• richmond
• genes
• dna
• family
• history
• medicine

[gpmzgilbert]

this vidio was very helpful! Thankyou!

[Fairy403]

I'm studying pedigree charts in biology right now. It's a very interesting concept that can avoid some certain family diseases.