think students your age might consider using these drugs and what would you say to those who are considering it? has recently been added to the WADA prohibited list. What do “Gene doping” you think this term means? Finnish cross-country skier Eero Mantyranta won two gold medals in the 1964 Winter Olympics. It was not until decades later that scientists identified a genetic mutation in that causes an excessive response to EPO. How do Eero’s family you think this to success in endurance “natural advantage” contributed Eero’s sports? Describe at least two other genetic changes (either natural or through genetic enhancement) that might improve the performance of an athlete. Make sure to explain how the gene change is linked to increased chances for success.
think students your age might consider using these drugs and what would you say to those who are considering it? “Gene doping” has recently been added to the WADA prohibited list. What do you think this term means? Finnish cross-country skier Eero Mantyranta won two gold medals in the 1964 Winter Olympics. It was not until decades later that scientists identified a genetic mutation in Eero’s family that causes an excessive response to EPO. How do you think this “natural advantage” contributed to Eero’s success in endurance sports? Describe at least two other genetic changes (either natural or through genetic enhancement) that might improve the performance of an athlete. Make sure to explain how the gene change is linked to increased chances for success.