Week 6 - Checking In Hybrid

Hi Biologists, I enjoyed watching your discussion videos this week. You mentioned some interesting things. The following was mentioned in one of my other online sections that I thought was really interesting. Documentaries/movies: Unnatural Selection, Afflicted, and Pandemic CRISPR Cas-9 One of the first things to come to mind with the mention of Pandemic is the current rapidly rising cases of Coronavirus. Now, a virus is not considered a living thing, it needs a host to reproduce. The host is typically a cell or the cell's of a living organism. Here is a article I found in the NY Times that talks about the potential of this virus to become a pandemic: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/02/health/coronavirus-pandemic-china.html I saw in the news this weekend that 4 people are being monitored for Coronavirus in Charlotte. SCARY!!!! So close to home! Direct Link to Charlotte Observer: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article240100413.html If you are wondering, I am working to have all of your discussion and lab assignments graded as soon as possible. Assignments that are not submitted in Blackboard by the due date will not be accepted. I have graded Lecture Exam 1 and grades can be found in My Grades. Please stop by during students office hours if you want to view your exams. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. C. Dixon