ConclusionWhat an amazing group of medical interns you are! You have successfully diagnosed, researched, and creatively presented your findings to your colleagues. You have learned a great amount of information about other genetic diseases, as well as using research skills, and collaborating and sharing of information. You have developed a sense of compassion for your patients by learning about what life is like for each patient and the difficulties they must endure. This will help you become an informed patient, family member, or perhaps, one day, a future physician. You have done a wonderful job of developing ideas for future research investigations into these diseases. Maybe one of you will find a cure for one of these genetic diseases some day! If you would like to learn more, you might want to check out the following links: Gene Therapy Related Links: The Gene School '99 is an educational site that explores genetic science. Includes gene therapy information and links, ethics, fundamental information, a glossary, and interactive games and experiments. Human Genome Project: The National Institutes of Health, National Human Genome Research Institute includes information entitled, "All About the Human Genome Project." Ethics of Genetic Testing: Access Excellence @ The National Health Museum provides an overview on genetic screening and ethics. Includes some genetic diagnoses available, along with the incidences and nature of some genetic diseases. How Stuff Works: Information on How the Cell Works, including enzymes, proteins, DNA, genetic diseases, and biotechnology. Includes links to more information. |