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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Can DNA determine anything else other than traits?      Assya Abdallah, B.S.: Assya's area of focus at NHGRI is Human Genetics. DNA not only determines traits. It can also determine (together with environmental influences) your personality and intelligence. Palms Middle School in CA (7th grade student)

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