January 2021

Dear ASHG Members, The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), in partnership with the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), and the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), is conducting a survey to better understand the demographics of the genetics and genomics workforce, as well as the climate and culture in training programs... Read More

Published: Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 12:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org   “The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) applauds the announcement of the nomination of Eric Lander, PhD, to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) by President Joseph Biden.  The announcement of the new team at the dawn of... Read More

1/6/21 Scientists successfully use CRISPR gene-editing treatment to extend the lifespan of mice with progeria, offering hope to treat the disease in humans. (Wall Street Journal) 1/15/21 NIH scientists identify nutrient that helps prevent bacterial infection (NIH) 2/7/21 By tracking coronavirus mutations, scientists aim to forecast the pandemic’s future (LA Times) 2/14/21 What Happens When... Read More

Published: Thursday, January 7, 2021, 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD – As part of its commitment to building a more diverse workforce, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today announced the launch of the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce Diversity Initiative. With support from the National Human Genome... Read More

Posted By: Sarah Ratzel, PhD, Science Editor, AJHG Each month, the editors of The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) interview an author of a recently published paper. This month, we check in with Terry Hassold to discuss his paper, “Failure to recombine is a common feature of human oogenesis”. AJHG: What caused you to... Read More