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Genetics Tutorial

Our tutorial provides the background you need to navigate the field of genetics today.
Genetics Today

New technologies are changing the field of genetics at a pace unparalleled in modern history.
Genetic Testing

Genetic testing is now standard practice in medical care. We provide an introduction to genetics and some of the ethical questions raised by new technologies in the field.
Case Studies

New genetic technologies raise difficult ethical questions. We present complex case studies that ask "what would you do?".

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Common Misconceptions

We dispel misunderstandings that lead to confusion about genetics.

Each case study presents a moral or ethical dilemma related to genetics. Vote on which action you believe is the most ethical choice.

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