Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
Congratulations to the 2009 winners and thank you all for participating. Happy DNA Day! This year, we received 300 essays from high school students in the U.S., Canada, and other countries, such as China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Ghana. The geneticist judges enjoyed reading the essays, and it is refreshing to see what the younger generation... Read More
In a 2010 commentary in The American Journal of Human Genetics, an ASHG task force analyzed key scientific and non-scientific aspects of genetic ancestry inference in academia and industry, and provided recommendations to advance discussion and facilitate the development of guidelines concerning the use of these technologies. The commentary built upon a previous statement by... Read More
After GINA’s passage in May 2008, ASHG responded to a Federal Register Request for Information on issues related to the law’s implementation. ASHG provided comment on definitions that would ensure the regulations keep pace with scientific and clinical advances, and clarified that data collected prior to GINA’s passage should still be covered by the law.... Read More
Congratulations to the 2008 winners and thank you all for participating. Happy DNA Day! 2008 Questions Question 1 Discuss the practical implications that genetics research is playing in our lives today. Discuss where is might lead us in the next 10 years. 2008 Question 1 Winners 1st Place: Kristin Young, Grade 11 School: Athol... Read More
In 2007, geneticist James Watson was quoted regarding alleged intellectual inferiority among Africans. ASHG found the comments to be tragically misguided and without scientific foundation. Related: Statement: ASHG response to Recent Comments on Intellectual Ability (November 2007) Read More