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.
1.6 Emerging Solutions
Recent advances in biotechnology offer promising solutions to genetic diseases:
- Gene therapy uses viral vectors to deliver healthy copies of genes into affected cells.
- CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing allows scientists to precisely modify DNA, correcting mutations at their source.
- RNA-based therapies and cell therapies aim to restore normal protein production or replace damaged cells.
Some of these approaches have already reached clinical use, demonstrating how basic genetic knowledge can lead to real medical breakthroughs.