2008 National DNA Day Online Chatroom Transcript

This is just one question from an archive of the National DNA Day Moderated Chat held in April 2008. 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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How much does DNA have to do with eugenics?      Sharon Terry, M.A.: Runs the Genetic Alliance, a coalition of over 600 disease specific advocacy organizations working to increase capacity in advocacy organizations and to leverage the voices of the millions of individuals and families affected by genetic conditions. DNA and genetics could be used in eugenics - someone could decide that society needs to eradicate a certain disease, population, type of person, or all people who send questions into the DNA Day Chat Room. :-) Holy Family Catholic High School in MN (9th grade student)

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