2006 National DNA Day Online Chatroom Transcript

This is just one question from an archive of the National DNA Day Moderated Chat held in April 2006. 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 kind of education do I need to become a cytogeneticist?
     Belen Hurle, Ph.D.: Try biology, chemistry, computers, and imaging if you have a chance. Don't worry about getting a very specific training just yet. Most scientists start with a pretty generic training and get sub-specialized as they progress along in their careers.
KAYLIN JACOBS, Michigan


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