This document provides instructions for an assignment to write a 3 paragraph response on an innovation in biology or technology topic. It includes a list of 5 potential topics: (1) vaccines, (2) personal genomics, (3) bioprinting, (4) human-caused climate change, and (5) CRISPR/gene editing. For the assignment, students are asked to search for 3 reliable sources on their chosen topic, write a reference and short description for each, and create an outline for their response.

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Finding Information Sources and Outline (1%) Choose one of the provided topics (see list
below, a-e). Search the library and/or the internet to locate 3 reliable information sources
that you may use for this assignment. The purpose of this step is to get the research process
started; you are not required to use these information sources in the final version of your
assignment. Write 1-2 sentences for each information source explaining why you believe
these sources are reliable Write references to the 3 information sources in APA
format Create an outline for the writing assignment. The outline should be in a bullet list
format and include the major topics that you plan to include in your assignment, with some
supportive detail for each topic. It should not be a draft with full sentences and
paragraphs.Please review the grading rubric, and ask your professor if you have questions
about this assignment. Topic Choices: Choose one of these topics for your assignmenta)
Vaccines. Your friend is worried about the many vaccines that his newborn son is scheduled
to receive and asks you for advice since you are taking a biology course. Start with an
explanation of how vaccines work. Briefly contrast the traditional methods used to create
vaccines with more recently used biotechnology techniques, including the COVID 19 mRNA
vaccines. Explain how the mRNA vaccines work based on your knowledge of the Central
Dogma of Molecular Biology. What are some of the diseases that infants and children in the
US are routinely vaccinated against? How have vaccinations impacted the frequency of
these diseases over the past 100 years? Why are some people worried about giving their
children vaccines? Why do some people believe that the MRR vaccine can cause autism? Is
there scientific evidence to support these concerns? Conclude with advice to your friend in
regard to getting the recommended vaccines based on what you learned from reliable
information sources. b) Personal Genomics. Services like 23andMe and Ancestry have made
it possible – even popular – for the average person to obtain in-depth information about
their genome, including details like food allergies, drug sensitivities, and disease
risks. There are even add-on sites that will take this information and generate elaborate
reports, such as Promethease. Describe how this data is obtained, and what it actually
includes. Start your explanation with a basic description of DNA and how genes control our
traits (the Central Dogma). Use information from the course readings, at least one service
provider (e.g., 23&Me, Ancestry), and additional information resources. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of this easy, rapid, and affordable access to genomic
data? What are the social implications, in terms of benefits and risks? Is Genome Privacy

2. (restricting access to an individual’s private genomic data) a potential issue, and if so,
how? If you, or someone you know, have had your own genome analyzed, discuss the
thought process that led you (or them) to do so, and share how you felt when you found
your results. If you haven’t, discuss why or why you would not want to have this
information. c) Bioprinting. Your father has been on a waitlist for a new kidney for several
years, but no match has been found. You hear about bioprinting on the news and decide to
do some research so you can tell him about it. Start with an explanation of what bioprinting
is, and how the process works. Relate it to what you have learned about cells, tissues, and
organs. What are the benefits of bioprinting? What are the current challenges? What are
stem cells and how can they be used for bioprinting? What is bioink and how is it used for
bioprinting? Include a least two examples of current research in this field, and conclude
with predictions for the future. Finally, do you believe that your father could benefit from
this technology in his lifetime? d) Human-caused global climate change is the biggest
environmental challenge we are faced with today. Your aunt is a climate skeptic and you
have decided to use your understanding of science to explain to her why the earth’s climate
is changing, describe the major biological effects of climate change, and discuss how
technology can be a solution to this problem. You should start with a brief description of the
greenhouse effect and how carbon dioxide is a natural part of the carbon cycle. Then explain
how our use of fossil fuels is disrupting the carbon cycle and enhancing the greenhouse
effect. You may want to look ahead to the Week 7 readings for this information. What are
the major ecological effects associated with climate change? What are the human health
concerns associated with climate change? Describe at least one example of each. And finally,
what can we do to reduce our impact on the climate through technological innovation?
Include a description of a minimum of two technological solutions.