How will future genomic discoveries and technologies impact your life?

In the wake the human genome project completed in 2003, an evolving series of genomic technologies will become available over the next few years. Consumers will have the potential to learn of their disease susceptibility as well as have information on their disease risks in their medical records. This web site will assist users in considering questions such as “Is DNA destiny?” and "What are the considerations I should review in making a decision to have or not to have a gene-based test?"

elsi is a project to address this need. The goal of the project is to produce and evaluate an on-line learning module for high school students on the impact of new genomic technologies on their lives. The module will assist students in considering the implications of new genomic advances on their health and privacy. Under the project design, expert panels of scientists, ethicists and educators have convened to recommend the content for the web site you are about to explore.

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