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Area of Science:

  • Genetics Education
  • Bioethics
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Undergraduate science education increasingly incorporates genetic testing and genomics.
  • Existing pedagogical approaches often involve students analyzing their own genes, raising ethical concerns.
  • There's a lack of established rubrics for evaluating the ethics of such laboratory exercises.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a laboratory investigation and discussion for undergraduates on genetic testing ethics.
  • To engage science students in exploring DNA manipulation and the ethical implications of human genotyping.
  • To address the need for ethical guidelines in undergraduate genomics education.

Main Methods:

  • Students performed DNA manipulation to isolate their p53 gene.
  • A facilitated discussion explored ethical guidelines for clinical genetic testing and challenges of genotyping outside medical settings.
  • Actual genotyping was omitted due to ethical concerns, with discussion serving as the primary ethical exploration tool.

Main Results:

  • Students demonstrated understanding of genetics community practice guidelines.
  • Students acknowledged the ethical considerations associated with p53 genotyping.
  • The integrated approach successfully highlighted the psychosocial and ethical dimensions of human gene testing.

Conclusions:

  • Teaching undergraduates the ethical and psychosocial aspects of human gene testing is crucial, especially with the rise of personalized medicine.
  • This educational model effectively prepares students to navigate the complexities of genetic information.
  • Genetic counselors can play a vital role in educating consumers about genomics and ethical considerations.