Discover Genetics

1st Place: Lea Andrew, Grade 12 Teacher: Mrs. Katherine Walker School: Guildford High School Location: Guildford, United Kingdom Greater morbidity and mortality rates of Covid-19 in minority populations have highlighted continuing health disparities in the US and UK (1,2). Principles and values have been promoted to guide genomic research, recognising as an ethical imperative, that advances... Read More

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all who participated. Happy DNA Day! Thank you for making this another successful year! We received many submissions from students in 40 U.S. states, and 30 countries. We would also like to thank the ASHG members who participated in judging the essays. Continue the celebration: ASHG has even... Read More

Congratulations to our winners and thank you all for participating. Happy DNA Day! Thank you for making this another successful year! We received many submissions from students in 39 U.S. states, and 28 non-U.S. countries. We would also like to thank the ASHG members who participated in judging the essays. Certificates/Essay Feedback: Participation certificates and... Read More

1st Place: Anisha Parsan, Grade 9 Teacher: Mr. Ricardo Garcia School: Clements High School Location: Sugar Land, TX In the past decade, genetic testing aimed at identifying ancestry has experienced exponential growth, with nearly 26 million tests sold since 2018 (6). Companies – such as 23andMe – offer kits to trace your genetic legacy and geographical origins using Y-chromosome, mitochondrial,... Read More

As genetics and genomics knowledge expands rapidly across research and medicine, Americans are excited and optimistic about this area of research and its possible benefits, according to a survey released in January 2020 by ASHG in partnership with Research!America. The survey finds the large majority of Americans agree genetic knowledge will be important to their... Read More