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The Human Genome Hispanic Outreach Initiative will be an informal educational outreach project introducing Hispanics adults (25-49 years old) to basic science concepts, technologies, and societal…

Society has historically benefited from the innovative capacity of research universities and federal agencies such as the NIH via the free and open exchange of research findings. In recent years,…

This study entitled "Response of a Sample Population with the Deleterious HD allele" (RESPOND-HD) will examine ethical, legal, and social considerations that may affect the experience of…

Researchers and bioethicists have developed guidelines to protect human subjects in clinical experiments involving genetic technologies. However, these rules were developed for investigations of…

To realize the benefits of recent advances in cancer genetics, it is critical to identify and refer families in greatest need of genetic counseling and testing services. BRCA1/2 mutations that place…

In 1907, Indiana implemented the world's first eugenic sterilization law. The upcoming centenary of this act provides an opportune time to evaluate the far-reaching significance of this event.…

No single research tool has played a more significant role in genetics and genomics research and development than the genetically engineered research mouse, so it is not surprising that no other…

The long-term objective of this project is to expand the dialogue on the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of genomic medicine to include ethnic and racial minorities. The specific aims of this…

One of the projected health dividends of the Human Genome Project is the use of personalized multi-gene testing to identify individual susceptibilities, so that individuals can undertake preventive…

One of the promises of genomic research is that information about a genetic disease or risk will increasingly provide the basis for screening and prevention to reduce morbidity and mortality. As a…