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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What are some advances in stem cell research? How effective are stem cells at helping cancer patients? M.L. + D.A. P2
     Jessica Hooks, M.S.: I am a prenatal genetic counselor who sees preconception and prenatal patients for a variety of indications. I also serve as the genetic counselor for the Charlotte Fetal Care Center, which is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the prenatal treatment of complex birth defects and obstetrical complications. Stem cell research is ongoing and has been most useful, so far, in the areas of organ donation and tissue regeneration. At this time, I am not sure what, if any applications, there are for the treatment of cancer.
East Haven High School in CT (10th grade student)

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