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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Phyllis Frosst, Do you have and important information to share about DNA that people may not know?      Phyllis Frosst, Ph.D.: I currently investigate genetic discrimination, direct to consumer marketing of genetic tests and pharmacogenomics. Hellllooooooo Brownsville. Did you know that your DNA can be used to help your doctor determine which drugs may work or not work best for you? Which treatments may help you get better faster? Which side effects you can avoid? Brownsville Area High School in PA (9th grade student)

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