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No matter your area of research, career level, or location, DNA Day is a day that recognizes the genetics and genomics community and its work. Beyond the ASHG Annual Meeting, there are few opportunities to come together as a community at one time.  What makes DNA Day particularly special is that it involves everyone from... Read More

1st Place: Jennifer Zhong, Grade 12 Teacher: Ms. Maria Zeitlin School: Smithtown High School East Location: Saint James, New York “One humanity, many genomes” captures the essence of the human species. While we are all united under a shared genetic structure, our remarkably diverse genomes greatly impact our lives, allowing us to become phenotypically different as well as have different predispositions... Read More

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all who participated. Happy DNA Day! 2023 Question In 2023, The American Society of Human Genetics celebrates its 75th anniversary! We want to kick off the festivities with you, the next generation of human geneticists. The theme of our celebrations is “One Humanity, Many Genomes™.” In your... Read More

Discover Genetics is the hub of ASHG’s content for the science-interested public. From high school biology teachers looking for ways to introduce the building blocks of our genetic code into their classroom, to your neighbor who wants to know the basics of genetics so they can begin to understand their family health history – Discover... Read More