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Personal Genetics Education Project - pgEd.org

What are the potential benefits of, and concerns about, genetic tests being sold directly to consumers? Check out pgEd's lesson plan on Consumer Genetics, newly updated for 2018! #DNADay18 #15for15 ... See MoreSee Less

Lesson Plans – pgEd

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The Personal Genetics Education Project raises awareness and sparks conversation about the potential benefits as well as the ethical, legal, and social implications of personal genetics. We strive to ...

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Personal Genetics Education Project - pgEd.org

CRISPRcon is a public forum for dynamic and engaging conversations about the questions that gene editing poses for society, the environment, and our broader world. This year, it will take place June 4-5 in Boston. Reserve your ticket today! ... See MoreSee Less

CRISPRcon – June 4-5, 2018 / Boston, Massachusetts

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The mission of CRISPRcon is to bring together diverse voices to discuss the future of CRISPR across all applications.

Posted by pgEd 3 weeks ago

Personal Genetics Education Project - pgEd.org

Researchers and scholars have long debated the question of “nature vs. nurture” – whether our genetics or the environment (be it natural and social) has a greater influence on our traits. While much research has shown that both genes and environment shape our traits, several recent studies suggest that, at least for the specific traits that were looked at, the environment may play a bigger role. Read about them in our latest "In the News" blogpost! ... See MoreSee Less

In the News: Comparing the effect of genetics vs. the environment on our traits – pgEd

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The Personal Genetics Education Project raises awareness and sparks conversation about the potential benefits as well as the ethical, legal, and social implications of personal genetics. We strive to ...

Posted by pgEd 1 month ago

Personal Genetics Education Project - pgEd.org shared The Wall Street Journal's post.

"Genetic technology has changed a great deal over the past decade, but her goal has not, Dr. Wu says. “Genetics has to be open to everyone.”" ... See MoreSee Less

The Wall Street Journal

Geneticist Ting Wu is eager to help non-scientists understand the complexities of her field—and to hear their concerns.

Posted by pgEd 2 months ago

Personal Genetics Education Project - pgEd.org

Submissions for the 2018 National DNA Day essay contest is now open! Teachers, check the link below to find out about this year's essay question and more information about the contest. ... See MoreSee Less

2018 DNA Day | ASHG

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National DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953. This year's DNA Day will be on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. W...

Posted by pgEd 3 months ago