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Widespread, inexpensive individual genome sequences are on the horizon. In fact, many believe the cost of sequencing a human genome could be approximately $1,000 (US) in the next 5-10 years if not sooner, making it possible for genome sequences to play a routine role in the health care of an individual.
Why would someone want to get their genome sequenced? How does it work? Beyond the applications in the field of medicine, how might personal sequencing be used in other areas of your life, and society as a whole?
pgEd hopes to get people thinking and talking about the fast-approaching world of personal genetics. Because technology often arrives before individuals and society have had the chance to fully prepare for the changes and challenges that come with it, it is never too soon to begin the conversation.
Teaching resources from pgEd:
Want to teach a lesson in your classroom about personal genomes and society?
Start a discussion with your students on sequencing and the psychology - materials include a set of hypothethical scenarios about people getting their genomes analyzed.
Personal sequencing and reproductive technology may intersect in a number of novel and complex ways - include this topic in your biology class using pgEd's materials.
Lesson plans on these topics here .