2011 National DNA Day Online Chatroom Transcript

This is just one question from an archive of the National DNA Day Moderated Chat held in April 2011. 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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If people have been working on genes so long, why haven't we found a cure for all kinds of cancers?      Don Hadley, M.S., C.G.C.: I am currently researching the components of a genetic counseling session, including how people are informed of genetic disorders and how they make decisions regarding genetic testing. Unfortunately, it is a slow and complicated process that doesn't move as fast as any of us would like. We know how many people are counting on researchers to find cures or ways to prevent cancer, but it ultimately depends on funding, dedicate efforts and, sometimes a little luck. Peru High School in IN (student)

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