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PGED’s resources raise awareness and spark curiosity, reflection, and dialogue about personal genetics. Explore our library of lesson plans, videos, conversation guides, and more!
Are My Genes My Destiny? Examining Determinants of Health
The development of human traits, including health, is complex. Scientific studies have found that a person’s traits are the…
Chris on Why She Became a Geneticist and the Surprises Along the Way
Chris tells us about what motivated her to become a scientist and shares her perspective on family, health, and…
The Common Thread: What Genetics Tells Us About Ancestry, Health and Personal Identity
As part of our Congressional briefing, “The Common Thread: What genetics tells us about ancestry, health, and personal identity,”…
Paul on Learning About His Own DNA
Paul, a genetics educator, shares why he decided to learn about his own DNA through the Personal Genome Project….
Beyond Mendel: Leading With Complexity When Teaching Human Genetics
Teaching Mendelian patterns of inheritance is a useful way to introduce basic genetic concepts in the classroom. However, this…
Beth on Genetic Complexity
Mapping the human genome – the Human Genome Project – was one piece of the puzzle toward understanding our…
