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American Indian and Alaska Native concerns about genomic research have, in a very real sense, been foundational in ethical, legal, and social implications scholarship. Sadly, many of these issues…

The goal of the proposed research training program is to strengthen the capacity of Venezuelan scientists based at the University of Zulia to study genetics of common hereditable disorders relevant…

We propose to develop, implement, and evaluate a web-based curriculum on the ELSI related to genetics for primary care residents in internal medicine and pediatrics. Over three years, we will build a…

We propose an exploratory survey, parallel to the Human Microbiome Project (HMP), of the emergent ethical, legal, and social issues associated with human microbiome research. We will implement this…

This pilot project explores the values, attitudes and beliefs of affected adults and parents of affected youths about genetic testing for obesity. Obesity is an extensive problem in health care, with…

More than ever, nurses need to be prepared to: respond to clients' inquiries and concerns related to genetics; assess risk and refer clients for more detailed genetics evaluation when indicated…

The main goal of this proposal is to develop appropriate comprehensive counseling guidelines for predictive colon cancer gene testing by assessing perceptions and attitudes toward the gene tests,…

Research is currently underway that seeks to deepen our understanding of the role of genetic factors in substance dependence and response to treatment. In order for the potential benefits of emerging…

Autism is a complex lifelong neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorder that manifests in infancy or early childhood. Although the causes are still unknown, the data suggest that autism and Autism…

Rapid advancements in genetic technology, the popularity and coverage of genetics by the press, and the increased understanding of the role genetics plays in our health necessitates a basic…