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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Should athletes alter their oxygen level for the Olympics? Can they?
     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. From an ethical standpoint, no, they should not alter their oxygen level for the Olympics, nor can they at this point in time.
Flint Northern High School in MI (11th grade student)

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