Let’s map our DNA and save billions each year in health costs

Topics:

Biological Sciences – The Body; Genetics

Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology, Engineering

Concepts (South Australia):

Biological Sciences – Form and Function; Diversity and Evolution

Years: 10

Word Count: 634

The solution to wasting billions of dollars on ineffective drugs each year is in our DNA – but should use that information, and what are the implications in other areas such as insurance? Could be used alongside year 10 Biological Sciences curriculum looking at Genetics and DNA.