Medical Genetics

In this simulation, you will learn about cancer genetics, in particular, hereditary breast cancer. You will have a chance to learn how to perform linkage analysis, PCR, gel electrophoresis, protein truncation test, and DNA sequencing. Remember that you can access the theory section at any moment in your LabPad while playing the simulation.

Below is a list of all the relevant theory pages to boost your learning:

• DNA

  • Linkage analysis

  • Microsatellite

• Allele

  • Dominant and recessive allele

  • Breast cancer allele

• Pedigree

• Cancer

  • Breast cancer

  • Heritable cancer

  • Tumor suppressor

  • Oncogene

• PCR

• Gel electrophoresis

• Protein Truncation Test

• DNA sequencing