identify and reflect upon FIVE known potentially damaging environmental toxins and their predicted impact on genetic expression throughout an individual’s lifetime.

Assignment Purpose

The purpose of this poster presentation is to identify and reflect upon FIVE known potentially damaging environmental toxins and their predicted impact on genetic expression throughout an individual’s lifetime. Understanding the consequences of these toxins is crucial for addressing and mitigating their harmful effects on human health and the environment.

Aligning Course Learning Outcomes

• CLO 1 Integrate knowledge and concepts from anatomy, physiology, and microbiology into the study of the pathophysiology of human diseases.
• CLO. 6 Associate the impact of genetics and environmental risk factors on health promotion, disease development, progression, and treatment.

Module Learning Outcomes

• MLO 2.2 Infer the role of epigenetic markers on trans-generational inheritance
• MLO 2.3 Formulate a comprehensive list of environmental risk factors – potential carcinogens

Instructions

In a POSTER presentation highlighting the following. 

1. Use PUBMED to research and select FIVE significant environmental toxins that are detrimental to human health and genetic expression. 
2. Present the toxins clearly and organized, such as a numbered list or a table. 
3. Briefly describe each toxin, including 
4. its sources, 
5. chemical properties, 
6. and known health effects.
7. For each toxin, discuss 
8. its potential impact on genetic expression over a lifetime and even transgenerationally. 
9. Consider factors such as mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, epigenetic modifications, 
10. and any available scientific research on the toxin’s influence on gene regulation.
11. Highlight the potential short-term and long-term effects (transgenerational) on an individual’s health, including increased susceptibility to diseases or disorders.
12. Include relevant visuals, such as graphs, charts, or diagrams, to help convey information effectively. 
13. Summarize the main findings and emphasize the significance of understanding the impact of environmental toxins on genetic expression. 
14. Include a comprehensive list of references for all the sources cited throughout the poster. 

Format

• Note, you can select the format and layout you find captures your information the best. 
• You may use any tool you wish to create your poster (i.e., paper and pencil, Canva, PowerPoint, Paint, etc.) 

Completion

In order to complete this task, you must submit your completed diagram by the due date.

Rubric 

Remember to proofread and revise the poster to ensure clarity, coherence, and visual appeal. The final poster should be informative, visually engaging, and effectively communicate the predicted impact of the five environmental toxins on genetic expression over a lifetime.