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Understanding the Problem-Cystic Fibrosis

Understanding the Problem-Cystic Fibrosis

In this interactive exploration, students will learn about the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis (CF) and how gene therapy can be used as a potential treatment option. In this case study, students will also be able to choose a vector for the CF gene therapy, build the vector and test the gene therapy vector that they constructed. 

Keywords:
CF, chromosome 7, CFTR gene, cystic fibrosis, gene therapy, vector
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Material Type:
Animation
Date Added to MERLOT:
November 30, 2013
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 9, 2020
Author:
Submitter:
Jim Bidlack
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
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Unknown
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Unknown
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No

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