Understanding Genetics: Human Health and the Genome

Future of Science Interviews

Video interviews discussing evolution with Peter Atkins, Daniel Dennett, Marc Hauser, and Ian Tattersall from the Future of Science Conference held in Venice, Italy.

Genetics and Health

Find out how genes work and how they can affect your health and well-being. Learn the basics of genetics, how genes are inherited, genetic testing, ethics, new therapies, and much more.

January 30, 2009
Are you born with the Philadelphia chromosome? If not, how do you get it?

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This breast cancer is most deadlywhen it spreads to other organs.Scientists have discovered a gene that is involved in the spread of breast cancer. This discovery offers the hope for new treatments that can save lives.

Breast cancer is responsible for about a half a million deaths worldwide each year.

What do you think?
Take this survey to explore and share your views on three current issues about genetics and human health.

Genetics: Technology With a Twist

Visit Today! Explore the forefront of emerging genetic technologies.

Zooming into DNA

View amazing real images of cells, chromosomes and DNA from 100X to 900,000X.

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What Color Eyes Will Your Children Have?

Learn about genetic inheritance while having fun with our interactive eye calculator.

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Know Your Foods

Are you eating genetically modified foods?

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Insider's View
A look at genetic research at the Stanford Human Genome Center.

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This project was supported by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the NCRR, NIH. Its content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of NCRR or NIH