1. Explore - Genetic Diseases: Challenges and Solutions
In this section, students build foundational knowledge about genetic diseases, their causes, and the challenges involved in diagnosing and treating them. This section introduces essential concepts from genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology, preparing learners for later activities such as AR visualization, modeling, and ethical discussions about emerging medical solutions.
1.5 Treatment Challenges
Traditional treatments for genetic diseases usually focus on managing symptoms rather than correcting the underlying genetic cause. While these approaches can improve quality of life, they have important limitations:
- The mutated gene itself remains unchanged.
- Damage to tissues and organs may be irreversible.
- Delivering treatments to specific cells, such as those protected by biological barriers, remains difficult.
These challenges highlight the need for new therapeutic strategies.