Our Genes Our Choices (Fred Friendly Seminars) - Highlights reel, part 1 of 2
Scope and Contents
Promos for Fred Friendly seminar on whether you would want genetic testing, pros and cons; research project to build large scale gene bank (footage of lab), project spawned after genetic code mapped, see impact of genetic variations; ethical concerns about assembling large database of people's genetic codes, confidentiality, insurance issues, legal issues; breakthrough at University of Chicago change how Crohn's disease is treated - gene for Crohn's disease found; genetic advances allowing parents to take advantage pre-implantation embryos screening for genetic disorders; ethical issues with pre-implantation genetic screening - ethicist compares it to eugenics programs; Georgia Business report on the future of genetics - labs in Georgia working on genetics, concerns about how genetic information is used; genetics leads to designer drugs, healthier people; genetic testing; agricultural research and cloning of cows
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1990 - 2010
Conditions Governing Access
The majority of the materials within this finding aid have been digitized by the History of Genomics team. That being said, there are several instances where materials were either damaged or were in poor condition. In these cases we cannot guarantee the availability or accessibility of all materials.
Some materials may contain sensitive information or personally identifiable information (PII), in which case we cannot guarantee full unfettered access upon request. The History of Genomics Team will work to make a determination on a case by case basis as to the access of materials.
Extent
From the Collection: 60 Box (Each box contains a variety of formats video and/or audio media. These include cassette tapes, BetaCam videos, or VHS tapes. )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the NHGRI Human Genome Project (HGP) Archive Repository
Building 31, Room 4B09
31 Center Drive, MSC 2152
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda Maryland 20892 USA
zach.utz@nih.gov