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2010 DNA Day Essay Contest Winners

2010 DNA Day Essay Contest Winners

Congratulations to the 2010 winners and thank you all for participating. Happy DNA Day! This year we received nearly 600 essays, almost double that of last year. Essays were submitted from 44 states in the U.S., Canada, Italy, and Bangladesh. The judges enjoyed reading the essays, and it is always interesting to see what the... Read More

Advising on Patenting and Licensing in Genetic Testing

Advising on Patenting and Licensing in Genetic Testing

In 2010, ASHG issued a policy statement outlining guiding principles related to patenting and licensing in the genetic testing arena. These principles address protection of intellectual property, quality of testing, and access to testing. Related: Guiding Principles on Protection of Intellectual Property: Patenting and Licensing in the Genetic Testing Arena (April 2010) Read More

2009 DNA Day Essay Contest Winners

2009 DNA Day Essay Contest Winners

Congratulations to the 2009 winners and thank you all for participating. Happy DNA Day! This year, we received 300 essays from high school students in the U.S., Canada, and other countries, such as China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Ghana. The geneticist judges enjoyed reading the essays, and it is refreshing to see what the younger generation... Read More

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