It turns out that gene expression is not as simple as once thought. Recent discoveries have revealed many complex ways in which expression of the DNA sequence is altered. In this discussion we will discuss four interesting topics:
- micro RNAs
- Epigenetics
- CRISPR
- Pharmacogenetics
For this discussion you will choose a genetics article from a scientific journal (not from the popular press) that discusses one of the topics listed above. Evaluate the article carefully and submit an original post containing your review of the article. Your article review must include the following sections:
- Article Link: provide a link to the article or attach a complete copy of the article for your classmates.
- Citation: give the complete citation for the article including title, author(s), date, publisher, etc.
- Summary: summarize the main points of the article.
- My Opinion: give your opinion about the article and the topic in general.
- New Questions: propose new questions that need to be answered about this topic.
