You have two options for discussion this week. You can choose an article about epigenetics to share or an article about biotechnology. Epigenetics is a super fascinating area of research. Epigenetics is the study of changes which occur to DNA that either increase or decrease protein production from various genes. These changes can be a result of diet, lifestyle, and possibly even inherited by offspring and have huge impacts. If you choose to discuss epigenetics, share an epigenetics example. Find one unique from your classmates. Biotechnology is everywhere. There is so much cool research going on and so many interesting uses. If you choose to discuss biotechnology, find an interesting and different example of biotechnology than your classmates and share it with us. Write at least two paragraphs and include your source. Use a search engine like Google to find your example. Here is an example (don't use it though!)- A spit test that can be used to detect cancer. Here are some possible websites to choose for your articles. You are welcome to use other websites as well. There is a lot of really interesting research out there! Enjoy!!!! www.sciencedaily.com (Links to an external site.) www.sciencenews.org You need to write a minimum of two paragraphs and or with minimum of 200 words, using your own words. Also, list your source(s). Your initial post is due by Thursday night. You also need to post to thoughtful and detailed posts to classmates by Sunday night. For full credit, these posts need to include new information about the topic, such as additional research or a personal story. You must post at least one of these response posts on a different day from your original post for full credit.