Unlocking Life's Code October 2022 Newsletter

NEWSLETTER October 2022

CRISPR Videos and Animations

Scroll through our compilation of 10 online videos, animations, and even a podcast that help learners at all levels negotiate the world of CRISPR/Cas9. Links are provided to each resource. Plus, a closing bonus listing that does a deep dive into the history, mechanics, and promise of this new technology.

Perfect for self-enrichment, sharing with colleagues, and a variety of classroom lesson plans.

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Register for NHGRI/National Museum of African American History and Culture Public Program: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture will host the second part of a four-part collaborative program series on Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. EST. The event will be held in person in the Oprah Winfrey Theater and broadcast live for online viewers. Akilah Johnson of the Washington Post will moderate a panel with senior researchers affiliated with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The researchers will discuss why they chose a career in medicine, recount their experiences with mentors, discuss the barriers they overcame in their career, and share how they promote more diversity in the field. The event is made possible by contributions from the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and support from NHGRI. Attendance and viewing of the event are free, but registration is required.

Resources for Educators from the National Institutes of Health

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences in collaboration with Scholastic, Inc., at the National Institutes of Health has created Pathways, a collection of free educational resources about basic biomedical science and research careers. The resources include STEM and English language arts materials designed for grades 6 through 12. Browse through student magazines, educator lesson plans, interactives, videos, and quizzes. All Pathways materials are available for free online, and print copies of student magazines and teaching guides can be ordered free of charge. Check out Pathways now!

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Sickle Cell Disease Educational Resource

The National Human Genome Research Institute has created new educational materials as part of the Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project. The materials focus on sickle cell disease and gene therapy, and while they are intended to serve the sickle cell community, they can also serve as a valuable resource for students. Understanding the Blood Cell is a freely available PDF explaining blood cell development, hemoglobin types and the relationship to sickle cell disease. Share this PDF with your students as part of your biology or human anatomy lesson plans.

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This month's featured article in

Genomics: Insights

"An Overview of Sickle Cell Anemia Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Treatment"

Author: Camryn Middlebrooks

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