The Chosen Child -- Screening Genetic Content

Genetic research involving human embryos has been a sensitive area of investigation. A process called Pre-embryonic Genetic Diagnosis, or PGD, is a procedure available at a few infertility clinics that allows parents to screen future embryos for potential disorders. But is it also the beginning of designer babies?

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/.

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