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ASHG supports the teaching of evolution in public schools, and is disappointed by Tennessee’s enactment of a bill that weakens K-12 science instruction. House Bill 38, which became law in April 2012, undermined the teaching of evolution and several other scientific topics that form the basis of public scientific literacy. Related: ASHG Statement on Tennessee... Read More
In response to a 2011 request for information, ASHG submitted comments on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making for “Human Subjects Research Protection: Enhancing Protections for Research Subjects and Reducing Burden, Delay, and Ambiguity for Investigators.” The Society proposed adjustments to the review, approval, and follow-up for studies that will facilitate research and improve... Read More
MEDIA ALERT Media Contact: ASHG Press Office 301-634-7346 press@ashg.org Date: Friday, October 14 Time: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Location: Montreal Convention Center, Room 210, Level 2 Online Webcast URL*: http://www.ashg.org/ICHG2011/GenePatenting [*Webcast recording will be posted online and available for viewing by: Friday, October 14 at 11:00 a.m.] The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) will be... Read More
PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: ASHG Press Office 301-634-7346 press@ashg.org Genetics Experts to Present Cutting-edge Neuropsychiatric Research Developments at ICHG/ASHG 2011 Meeting on Genetic Causes of Autism, Schizophrenia, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, and a Gene that Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease BETHESDA, MD – September 29, 2011 – The world’s top scientists and clinicians in the human genetics... Read More
PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: ASHG Press Office 301-634-7346 press@ashg.org Researchers present study results at ICHG/ASHG 2011 Meeting that reveal new insights on genetic ancestry of ancient and modern human populations and their evolutionary history BETHESDA, MD – September 29, 2011 – The world’s top scientists and clinicians in the human genetics field will gather to... Read More