Ghost in your Genes

Identical twins share the same genes and are often startlingly alike. Why, then, should they often meet such different fates one twin developing a serious disease like cancer while the other remains unscathed? 

Ghost in Your Genes looks at that question and attempts to answer it.  

You will watch the video and answer 8 questions.  The questions go on page 56 and your answers on pg 57

Once the video is complete, write a paragraph (or bullet points) outlining what you learned and reflecting on why it was important to watch this video on pg 58. 

Then you will read and mark up the text of an article from the Smithsonian Magazine that highlights one of the scientists featured in the film.  This article goes on pg 59.