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Personalized Medicine

Video Overview
The third video in the "Book of Life" series is about DNA and personalized medicine. This segment includes a discussion of what personalized medicine is, how it is done, and why it is done. >
Extension Activities

Web links to DNA Interactives and Games:


Games and Other Things You Can Do  

 

Interactive Biology

 

The Mighty Mutant Maker

Turn your name into a DNA sequence and see what happens when you use our Mighty Mutation Maker.

 

Copy Cat

Which kitten is the clone? Do some DNA testing to find out in this interactive game.

 

Transcribe and Translate a Gene

Are you ready to transcribe a DNA sequence and translate it into a protein?

 

LINKS TO SEGMENTS

Personalized Medicine - Segment 1 - What is Personalized Medicine?

Personalized Medicine - Segment 2 - How is Personalized Medicine Done?

Personalized Medicine - Segment 3 - Why Do Personalized Medicine?
Alabama Course of Study
Alabama Course of Study
Biology(Grades 9-12)

8.) Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.
8 b.) Listing significant contributions of biotechnology to society, including agricultural and medical practices
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APT Educational Media Services

Education Sponsors

APTPLUS
  • Alpha Foundation
  • Daniel Foundation of Alabama
  • Hugh Kaul Foundation
  • Monte L. Moorer Foundation
  • Sybil H. Smith Charitable Trust
e-Learning for Educators/ APT Learn Online
  • Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
  • U.S. Department of Education
STEM Education Initiative
  • Ann & Alfred F. Delchamps, Jr. Charitable Fund
  • BBVA Compass Bank
  • Beverly and Gary Cooper Charitable Fund
  • Community Foundation of South Alabama
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting
General Educational Support
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Books-A-Million
  • Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
  • Publix
  • Wells Fargo
PBS Kids Programs
  • Alabama Power
  • Books-A-Million
  • Children's of Alabama
  • Publix
  • US Space & Rocket Center
American Graduate
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Southern Education Desk
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting