Assignment Part I - Research Blonde Solomon Islanders
Read news: The Origin of Mysterious, Dark-Skinned Blonds Discovered By Stephanie Pappas
Research what is known about the genetics of this disorder: Blonde Solomon Islanders.
First explain why it is important to discuss this disorder/trait. Then present a summary of the information you gathered during your research, including the following:
- links to your sources of information
- the genetic mutations that cause the disorder/trait
- mode of inheritance
- the symptoms of the disorder or characteristics of the trait
- treatments for the disorder
- characteristics of the population in which the disorder/trait is more prevalent
- the attitude of the affected population to the research into this genetic disorder/trait
- your personal comments about the disorder/trait
Assignment Part II - Diversity in Genomic Research
Read the following website about the importance of including people from different ethnic groups in genomic research.
Article: Putting diversity front and center By PRABARNA GANGULY
Now that you have presented information on Blonde Solomon Islanders, speculate about whether there is a social justice component to it. If not, for Part II you may discuss a different trait in a different population that is likely to involve an aspect of social justice.
Please answer following questions:
- Is the group in favor of further scientific and medical research into traits associated with their ethnicity?
- Does the ethnic group feel they are treated differently by medical professionals?
- Does the group have trust issues with the medical community and, if so, why?
- Give your opinion about whether social justice issues may affect the level of medical care sought by members of some ethnic groups.
- Give your opinion about whether social justice issues may affect the quality of medical care received by members of some ethnic groups.