DNA Day

Today, April 25, is DNA Day 2018! Be a part of the celebrations. Read More

1st Place  Diane Zhang Fox Lane High School Teacher: Ms. Stephanie Peborde Location: Bedford, NY Recent advancements in genetic technologies, specifically the ability for scientists to sequence the genome, have made analyzing DNA easier, faster, and more cost-effective. This in addition to the rising number of consumer companies that directly provide genetic testing through genotyping or... Read More

For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 25, 2018 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Director of Communications & Marketing 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org Contest Asked High School Students: How Should People Engage with Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing? BETHESDA, MD – As part of its celebration of National DNA Day, the American Society of Human Genetics... Read More

What's it like to be a DNA Day essay judge? Dennis Drayna shares his experience, including observations on STEM's future and the changing role of Wikipedia. Read More

Every year, we aim to craft a challenging, thought-provoking, and current question for the DNA Day Essay Contest. Here's how. Read More