Topic B: Key Terms and Takeaways

 Hey delegates! 

I wanted to highlight some of the key terms and takeaways for topic B, to make researching a little bit easier and help you familiarize yourself with the topic. Topic B is about genetic data privacy (related to, but in many ways more specific than the broader issue of data privacy!), and there are some keywords that all delegates should be familiar with before attending conference. 

DNA: a self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information!

CRISPR-Cas9: a technique of genetic editing wherein a bacterium can be trained to augment specific elements of a DNA strand. Fun fact: UC Berkeley’s Dr. Jennifer Doudna won a Nobel Prize for her involvement in its development!

Genetic Data: personal data relating to inherited or acquired genetic characteristics of a natural person acquired through DNA or RNA analysis


Hope this helps!

Steven (Vice Chair) 

CSTD, BMUN 71

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