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Sonic Hedgehog : Genetic Abnormalities and Tissue Donations
| Title | Sonic Hedgehog : Genetic Abnormalities and Tissue Donations |
| Publication Type | Case Study |
| Year of Publication | 2001 |
| Authors | Yaich, Lauren |
| Corporate Authors | University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Division of Biological and Health Sciences |
| Date Published | 04/2001 |
| Publisher | National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University at Buffalo |
| Publication Language | eng |
| Keywords | BIOETHICS , BIOLOGY , BIRTH , BRAIN , cell , CONGENITAL , Cyclops , GENETICS , Holoprosencephaly; , Medical , MEDICINE , neuroscience , Organ , Organ Donation and Transplantation , signal , TISSUE |
| Abstract | In this case study about a baby born with the genetic condition holoprosencephaly, students explore the “Sonic hedgehog” gene, signal transduction, and the ethics of body and tissue donation. The assignment involves students writing an informed consent document that explains the science behind this congenital abnormality. Designed for an upper-level undergraduate biology course, the case could also be used in a cell biology, developmental biology, neurobiology, or other related upper-level course. |
| Notes | Case from the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University at Buffalo. http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/ |
| URL | Click here for the document |
| Audience Level | Undergraduate |
| Abbreviated Case Name | Sonic Hedgehog |
