Introductory Bioinformatics: Genetic Testing

This curriculum unit from the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research explores "how information technology is used in biological research." Through eight lesson plans, secondary school educators and their students learn about how bioinformatics is applied to genetic testing. The curriculum covers specific bioinformatics tools, principles-based bioethics, and careers where bioinformatics tools are used. The unit also includes an overview plan, an appendix, and links to further resources for each lesson.

The lessons in this unit include, but are not limited to,

• Bioinformatics and Genetic Testing
• Navigating the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information)
• Exploring Genetic Testing: A Case Study
• Evaluating Genetic Tests: A Socratic Seminar Discussion
• Introduction to Bioinformatics Careers

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