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National DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953.

Each year ASHG and its partners organize a variety of events that help K-12 students, teachers, and the public learn more about how genetics and genomics affect their lives.

8th Annual

DNA Day Essay Contest

View the 2013 Winners!

Stay informed with DNA Day Activities.

Essay Question Announcements • Submission Site Announcements • Deadline Reminders

Do something special on

DNA Day this year

Be sure to check out our K-12 section.

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

For DNA Day, NHGRI hosts the National DNA Day Online Chatroom and provides educational materials about genetics and genomics for students, teachers and the general public.

Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms

Join the official DNA Day Facebook Page

What does DNA have to do with you?
Check out our short video series.
What do geneticists do?
Top six things everyone should know about genetics

There's more on our Genetics for Everyone page.

Questions: Contact dnaday@ashg.org

K-12

Undergraduate

Graduate and Postdoc

International

Everyone