Even with a good understanding of informed consent and an awareness of the risks and benefits of genetic testing, there are unfortunately ways in which well-meaning people, hoping to use […]
pgEd wraps up 2019 Summer Tour!
The pgEd team was busy this summer, getting out and talking to people about genetics and all the ways it may impact their lives. Between June and August, we hosted […]
How are patients being impacted by new genetic therapies?
With the advent of CRISPR and the hopes associated with using genetic engineering to treat genetic diseases, it is challenging to keep up with the many reports of clinical trials, […]
Hot off the press: ‘Introduction to Personal Genetics’ – the 2019 edition
pgEd’s Introduction to Personal Genetics lesson plan offers an accessible, comprehensive and engaging approach to bring students into the urgently needed conversation about the benefits and implications of genetic technologies. […]