Genome editing

This module aims at drawing students attention on the fact that our genome is much less “crystallized” than we think: our DNA is continuously prone to a whole range of mutations, and continuously corrected by endogenous repair systems. Students will be involved in a “text editing” activity; a “metaphore” to help them recognize different types of mutations affecting our DNA (form “typos” like point mutations to editing of entire “paragraphs” like chromosome deletions). Furthermore, since the dawn of times, man has seeked the most convenient ways to modify the surrounding environment as needed, including the genetic background of other organisms, to select desired characteristics. The discovery of DNA, and the set up of new techniques to analyze it to a crescent level of detail, enabled the birth of genetic engineering first, and more recently of genome editing. A brand new scenario, that opens up almost-limitless possibilities, along with ethical questions.

Technical requirements

Projector, screen, PDF (interactive)

Workforce in Medicine

In the EU, jobs for health professionals - such as health practitioners, nursing professionals, and paramedicals - grew by 9% in the past five years. Jobs for health associate professionals - such as lab technicians and medical assistants - grew by 13%. Overall, they account for 6% of all jobs in the EU. As of 2016, around 13 million European health workers are employed. Most of them work in the health & social care sector. A small minority of health professionals works in other sectors - for example as consultants, professors, or public servants. In the next years, jobs for health professionals will increase by 5%, and jobs for health associates will increase by 10%.

Learning Methodologies

Educational games, Learn by play

Group

15-25

Duration

120 min

Number of staff

Education Level

15-18 years
25+ years

Science Discipline

Medicine

Setting

Classroom use

Supervision required

Teacher supervision required

Knowledge prerequisites

Advanced: material is most suitable for advanced students interested in the topic

Operating system

MacOS
Windows

Technical requirements

Printed materials required
Projector or large screen required

Installation effort

No installation required on typical computer

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