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Direct-To-Consumer Testing in the Genomic Age
Technological developments are making it possible to read a person’s entire genetic code, or genome, more rapidly and at a lower cost than ever before. Personal genome sequencing is allowing…- Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing
- Human Genome Project
- ELSI
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ACTN3: Can Genetics Tell Me if I am Going to be an Olympic Sprinter?
Genetic testing kits are sold for many purposes. Most focus on health and/or ancestry traits, but some of these tests report on genetic markers that have been linked to athletic performance and risk…- ACTN3
- genetic technology
- Predictive genetic testing
- athletes
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Privacy Protections for Genetic Information: Meet GINA
GINA (the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act) is a U.S. law to protect people’s genetic information at work and in the health insurance market (with some exceptions). Students consider…- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
- GINA
- Personal Genetic Information
- genetic information
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When New Treatments Come with Big Hopes and a Big Price Tag
Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a rare genetic disorder, characterized by a loss of motor function. Researchers have developed treatments for people with this rare genetic disorder, and this lesson…- rare genetic disorder
- Cost of Illness
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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Identifying & Understanding Rare Genetic Conditions: Meet Tess Bigelow
Why might families affected by a rare genetic disorder look to genetic testing and advances in genetic research? In the lesson, students learn about the successes and challenges facing families as…- Rare genetic conditions
- Genetic Testing
- new genetic technologies
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Introduction to Genetics and Medicine
This lesson examines the many reasons a person may choose to learn about their genetic information. For some, a difficult-to-diagnose disease might be identified thanks to genetic testing, while…- Genetic Testing
- Decision Making
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Journal of Community Genetics: Call for Papers
CALL FOR PAPERS - SPECIAL ISSUE Global accessibility and applicability of polygenic scores Article submission deadline: July 9th, 2022 Submit at www.editorialmanager.com/jocg/ and…- call for submissions
- Journal of Community Genetics
- special issue
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The Common Thread: DNA and Human Variation
As scientists analyze DNA from more and more people, they are developing a better understanding of human genetic variation. Students learn what genetic variation is, and consider the questions: How…- Genetic Variation
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Admixture Testing: How Can Your DNA Provide Insights Into Your Ancestry?
DNA ancestry testing comes in several varieties, which provide different ways for people to explore their ancestry, and can be a rewarding and complicated endeavor. This lesson asks students to…- DNA ancestry testing
- Admixture testing
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Ancestry and Identity in the Genomic Age
It is increasingly possible for individuals to learn about their genetic ancestry through low-cost DNA tests marketed to consumers. Ancestry tests are nuanced, and the results are subject to…- DNA testing
- genetic ancestry