2005 National DNA Day Online Chatroom Transcript
This is just one question from an archive of the National DNA Day Moderated Chat held in April 2005. 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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Where will the human genome research be in 50 years and how will it impact us?
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Sarah Anzick, Ph.D.: It is difficult to project 50 years from now but we will probably know how all of our genes function and how small variations in the human genome influence our overall health. In 50 years, genome research will help to create a more "personalized" approach to predicting disease susceptibility and response to treatment. |
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