1. DNA Technology Using advances in DNA to solve problems

2. DNA sequencing Figuring out the order of the nucleotides of a DNA sequence

3. Genetic Screening Able to identify mutations and their resulting diseases Create new medications

4. Human Genome Project Mapping out the entire DNA sequence (genome) of an “average” human

5. Human Genome Project

6. Genetic Engineering DNA is a universal code Able to take a gene from one organism and put it into another

7. Medical applications Can get bacteria to produce huge quantities of drugs (like insulin)

8. Agricultural applications More nutritious food Food that lasts longer Produce own pesticides

9. Other uses… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktgACq4zcAU (spider goats!)

10. DNA fingerprinting Looks at the parts of your DNA that are NOT identical Cut it into pieces Separate the pieces using electricity Works like chromatography

11. Differences Crime suspect: exact match Paternity testing: only half match WHY?