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Geneticist Page

A geneticist is a scientist who studies genetics, the science of genes, heredity, and variations of organisms. Geneticists can work in many different fields, doing a variety of jobs such as genetic counseling, medical genetics, gene therapy, biotechnology, teaching, molecular ecology, animal breeding, and pharmacogenomics.

 

Picture of Geneticist in lab

http://nmsu.edu/~counsel/career/careers/genetics.php (photo credit)

Geneticist Flyer
 
http://www.zazzle.com/wanted_genes_for_geneticists_dna_replication_flyer-244666999389436695 (image credit)
 

 

University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center articles regarding stem cell research

Explore Stem Cells site explaining gene therapy and how stem cells are used (Ignore the first four links to ads and begin reading the text that follows.)

 
Pros and cons of stem cell research


National Institutes of Health site outlined promise of stem cells in treating diseases

Biology Online site outlining advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering