Part 1: Background to the case
(1) Write an article on genetic analysis of the human genome, considering how variation has a potential use in health screening and the positive and negative implications of such a screening tool (750 words).For your research article you should include:
* In-text references throughout the article to acknowledge where your information is from
* Write in an impersonal style. There is a document in Blackboard on Writing for Science which provides some useful tips.
Part 2: Practical write-up
For Part 2 of the case study you will need to write up the experiment you perform. This should include a title, aim, brief introduction, full methods, results and a conclusion. This should be no longer than 750 words. You should write in the past tense throughout, and include in-text references where necessary and a full reference list at the end. The
Introduction Write a brief original introduction to the background of the practical topic (please do not copy the practical schedule). Include in-text citations using the Harvard style.
Aim of the experiment. Provide a clear statement of the aims
Methods Provide a full write-up of methods in continuous flowing text NOT using bullet points. Since on this occasion you have been asked for a full write up of methods it is not acceptable to just write ‘we followed the practical schedule provided’. You need to provide a succinct overview of everything you did. Remember use past tense and the third person.
Results There should be a text description of your results. Include your gel electrophoresis image here with a figure number and descriptive caption underneath the figure. Only say what is seen on the gel, save the interpretation for the discussion.
* Discussion Provide a full discussion of your results. It is here that you should be interpreting/explaining what you have found. If possible, relate your discussion to relevant literature; include in-text citations using the Harvard style. It is important that you relate your discussion to your practical aims and the material included within your introduction. Some pointers to consider:
o Does the subject DNA contain the SNP? If yes, how do you know this? If no, why not? And how have you shown this?
o Is the subject homozygous wildtype, heterozygous, or homozygous for the SNP? What do these terms mean? How have you come to
