Huntington Disease

Assignment 2 - Gathering information

1. Gather and assess all the facts relevant to Robert's decision about being tested for Huntington Disease.
2. Use the list generated as part of Assignment 1 as the basis for your research.
3. Submit a report containing the information gathered in your research.

Cite references in the text of the report and provide a list of references at the end of the report.

Sources of information:

• On-line lectures
  • DNA Probes
  • Restriction Enzymes
  • RFLP's
  • PCR
  • Genetic Diseases
  • DNA Fingerprinting
• Learning activities
  • PCR
  • DNA Fingerprinting Lab Simulation
• Textbook
• Biotechnology databases (e.g. OMIM)
• Wonderful Web Sites
• Search Engines