For teaching Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time 1250-present. Modern Medicine: Was DNA the biggest medical breakthrough of the twentieth century? This lesson covers the discovery of DNA and it’s impact on understanding of cause of disease. This lesson also covers the role of lifestyle factors on health and the case study of lung cancer. This includes: Glossary of key terms What is DNA Roles of Watson, Crick, Wilkins and Franklin in the discovery of DNA Differences between infectious and genetic diseases Lifestyle factors Impact of DNA on medicine Lung Cancer case study Also included: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Please note you will need the Hodder and Pearson textbooks for this lesson. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Medicine Through Time resources!