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Points of View

Points of View

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Future of Science Interviews
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Video interviews discussing evolution with Peter Atkins, Daniel Dennett, Marc Hauser, and Ian Tattersall from the Future of Science Conference held in Venice, Italy.

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Feature Story
Genetics and Health

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Genetics and Health
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Find out how genes work and how they can affect your health and well-being. Learn the basics of genetics, how genes are inherited, genetic testing, ethics, new therapies, and much more.

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Ask a Geneticist
August 14, 2008
What is a mutated gene?

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Genetics in the News
August 08, 2008
Missing or Extra DNA on Chromosomes 1 and 15 Can Lead to Schizophrenia
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Ethics & Issues Survey
Ethics & Issues Survey What do you think?
Take this survey to explore and share your views on three current issues about genetics and human health.

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At the Museum
At the Museum Genetics: Technology With a Twist
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Visit Today! Explore the forefront of emerging genetic technologies.

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Online Exhibits
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Zooming into DNA Zooming into DNA
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View amazing real images of cells, chromosomes and DNA from 100X to 900,000X.
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What Color Eyes Will Your Children Have? What Color Eyes Will Your Children Have?
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Learn about genetic inheritance while having fun with our interactive eye calculator.
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Know Your FoodsKnow Your Foods
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Insider's View

Insider's View
A look at genetic research at the Stanford Human Genome Center.
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