Described are four cases of 9p trisomy (a chromosomal translocation resulting in severe mental retardation and physical abnormalities in four females from one family. (CL)

This document provides an overview of the major research priorities of biotechnology and the use of what is known as "regrowing raw materials" in agriculture in the Federal Republic of Germany. Following an introduction, section 2 addresses biotechnology in agriculture, including biotechnology and genetic engineering, the significance of…

This study compared the beliefs of mothers (N=36) of persons with Down Syndrome with the beliefs of genetic counselors (N=28) and nurses (N=32) about parenting children with Down Syndrome and about prenatal diagnosis. All subjects were shown a videotaped discussion by parents of persons with Down Syndrome and then responded to a questionnaire.…

This paper is a progress report of the first phase of a project which essentially seeks to replicate previous studies using the successful/unsuccessful design in an attempt to: (1) corroborate the surface/deep structure conclusion which has become an essential component of an understanding of problem-solving; (2) examine more closely the nature of…

Both teachers and students alike acknowledge that genetics and genetics problem-solving are extremely difficult to learn and to teach. Therefore, a number of recommendations for teaching college genetics are offered. Although few of these ideas have as yet been tested in controlled experiments, they are supported by research and experience and may…

The paper examines issues concerned with the education and employment of individuals, primarily males, with color vision deficiency. After a brief introduction, the first chapter looks at adult problems such as employment areas in which the disability presents problems. The next chapter considers problems of children, noting the heavy use of color…

The purpose of this study was to analyze the errors made by students solving genetics problems. A sample of 10 non-science undergraduate students was obtained from a private college in Northern New Jersey. The results support prior research in the area of genetics education and show that a weak understanding of the relationship of meiosis to…

One of 16 booklets designed for use in an Open University course on the education of handicapped students in the United Kingdom, this document considers biological factors involved in handicapping conditions. An initial chapter examines the portrayal of disabled persons in drama, literature and film. Genetic involvement (autosomal dominant…

Fragile X syndrome is an inherited genetic condition identified by a break or a weakness on the long arm of the X chromosome, and associated with mental retardation. Described on this single-sheet information guide are the prevalence of fragile X syndrome, its increased rate of incidence in boys as compared to girls, physical characteristics,…

A critical review of Jensen's book which contains a reprint of the original controversial 1969 "Harvard Educational Review" article, 5 related articles by Jensen, and a bibliography of related articles. (EH)

Describes some uses of pocket-size electronic calculators in biology classes; for example, charting exponential population curves, evolution by natural selection, and random genetic drift. (PEB)

Contends that some of the gravest problems that minorities face today have their origins in the mususe of science and technology. Describes the activities of eugenicists; the treatment of children labeled hyperkinetic, and the most recent techniques of "psycho-surgery" aimed at curbing violence in those labeled mentally ill. (Author)

Reported are case histories of three severely retarded adolescents with typical Down's Syndrome features but whose cytogenetic analysis revealed a rare chromosomal anomaly of mosaicism of Down's and Turner's syndromes. (CL)