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About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… achievements, Dr. Watson’s career was also punctuated by a number of offensive and scientifically erroneous comments … us the ability to read nature's complete genetic blueprint for a human. This interactive timeline lists key moments from … hold the " Genome Sequencing Workshop " in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to assess the feasibility of pursuing a Human …
Event
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… NHGRI 1:10 - 1:40 p.m. — Moderated Discussion: Genetics in postwar social and behavioral research Moderator: Nayanika … Oxford and Nuffield College 1:40 - 2:00 p.m. — Audience Q&A 2:00 - 2:10 p.m. — Break 2:10 - 2:40 p.m. — Moderated … January 24, 2023   Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers   by Kristen Bottema-Beutel, Steven K. …
Event
Join us on Wednesday, May 25, as scholars and scientists answer audience questions and address the complexities surrounding historical and present-day eugenics and scientific racism in the context of existing and developing genetic and genomic screening technologies.
… U.S. there are many cost-effective, minimal-risk options for prenatal genetic screening and diagnosis for various … Donohue (NHGRI) 1:10 - 1:45 p.m. Panel discussion: A Historical Discussion on Eugenics and Genetic … of Pennsylvania), Michael Rembis (The State University of New York at Buffalo), Camisha Russell (University of Oregon), …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… first introduced into the U.S. Congress in the 1990s at a time when genetic testing and genetics research was taking … Louise Slaughter , a Congresswoman and scientist from New York, introduces a bill called H.R. 2748 , "Genetic … prohibit the use of genetic information to set premiums for health insurance. Finally, the bill would ban health …
Timeline
A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.
… Gregor Mendel to support the idea of “racial improvement.” In their quest for a perfect society, eugenicists labelled many people as …