Category: Genetics
Genetics WA5 – Popular Press Article
The article I have selected for this assignment is “A mystery writer planned to retire. Now she’s leading a team of genetic detectives – and giving murder victims back their names,” published by The Guardian on July 13th, 2024. The article focuses on Margret Press, a retired linguist, computer programmer and author. Following her retirement,…
Genetics WA4 – Article Review
In the article Use of CAR-Transduced Natural Killer Cells in CD19-Positive Lymphoid Tumors, published in 2020, cord blood was used as a source of lymphocyte cells as a treatment for a specific cancer type. The cancer type targeted were CD19-positive cancers, like non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) or chronic lymphocytic leukemia [CLL] (Enli, Liu. Et al., 2020)….
Genetics WA3 – Citation
Enli, Liu. Et al. Use of CAR-transduced natural killer cells in CD19-positive lymphoid tumors. New England Journal of Medicine; https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1910607 (2020).
Genetics WA2 – Article Types
A primary article is a written report detailing new research findings. It is an original report, written by the researchers themselves and is considered a primary source for the topics it entails. A primary article will typically include sections for an introduction, methods of research, results, discussion and references. These articles will be peer-reviewed by…
Genetics WA1 – Personal Statement
As the eldest daughter to a young single mother, I came out of my youth with strong a determination for who I wanted to be. Quite a few of my defining childhood moments centered around our local hospital. It was where I met my little sister for the first time, and then my little brother…