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Type
Journal Article
Title

Humane genomics education can reduce racism

Authors:

Author Name(s)
Brian M Donovan
Monica Weindling
Jamie Amemiya
Brae Salazar
Dennis Lee
Awais Syed
Molly Stuhlsatz
Jeffrey Snowden

Year:

Date
2024
Journal Book Publisher Name
Science

Description

Description

The results of a randomized trial by Donovan and colleagues suggest that  "humane genomics education"—a curricular intervention that goes beyond basic, Mendelian genetics to tackle complex genomic concepts—result in less belief in genetic essentialism and support a scientifically accurate understanding of race as a social construction.

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