2010 National DNA Day Online Chatroom Transcript
This is just one question from an archive of the National DNA Day Moderated Chat held in April 2010. The NHGRI Director and many genomics experts from across NHGRI took questions from students, teachers and the general public on topics ranging from basic genomic research, to the genetic basis of disease, to ethical questions about genetic privacy.
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Is there a way to pick what eye color your child has through genetic engenering (not naturally) ? Thank you DA&ML period 2
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Dale Lea, R.N., M.P.H., C.G.C., F.A.A.N.:
I develop genetics, health education and community involvement programs and resources, and translates genetic and genomic information for the public. I also develop genetic and genomic health information and educational resources for healthcare professionals.
Your question is a fairly common question, and the type of thing you read about in the popular press, novels or you might see in a movie. In reality, genetic researchers are focussing on much more important issues like the diseases of our time (cancer, heart disease, and diabetes) which brings the power of modern genetics to bear on things that most people would agree really matter. Great question. I hope I answered it in a way that puts it in the context of genes and human health. |
| East Haven High School in CT (10th grade student) |
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