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Genes 101: Basics
Health
Environment & Agriculture
Innovative Technology
Genomics in Society
Entertainment Genomics
Genomics in Society
Looking at the questions, issues and implications for the future of genomics and our society
Better Safe than Sorry
The Precautionary Principle: What is it?
The Art of Science
The art in science and the science in policy: Engaging the public through the performing arts
Who owns DNA?
Can a company own your DNA? You may be surprised...
Genomics & Race
People are genetically more similar than different
Science: For Knowledge or Profit?
Where does science funding come from? Does it impact the science?
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Do you know...
All humans share 99.9% of their DNA
There is more genetic similarity between people - even between people of different races & cultures - than differences.
Scientific research is being increasingly funded based on previous results by either government or by industry.
Movies can help people understand complex science to help them meaningfully discuss the issues.
About 20% of human genes have been patented in the US (2007).
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