Thalassemia is a genetic disorder that inhibits the production of normal hemoglobin. One variant, alpha thalassemia, results from mutations in the alpha chain gene. Diagnosing thalassemia involves blood tests that include red blood cell morphology analysis, hemoglobin quantification, and genetic testing which are often difficult, expensive, and time-consuming, especially in areas with limited m…
This edited volume presents the current state of the art of genetics education and the challenges it holds for teaching as well as for learning. It addresses topics such as how genetics should be taught in order to provide students with a wide and connected view of the field. It gives in-depth aspects that should be considered for teaching genetics and the effect on the student’s understandin…