Genetic Research with Dr. Francis Collins (WETA), 1997-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Scope and Contents
News hour with Jim Lehrer - about genetic research in 1996 - finding the Cystic fibrosis gene; new technology to allow screening of more genes faster; mapping of genome and online access to gene maps; possibilities of gene therapy; big news is discovery of genes, one quarter of genome identified, some genes identified, some linked to diseases; commercial availability of breast cancer genetic tests; Francis Collins, Mary Jo Ellis Kahn, Steven Holtzman, Patricia King discuss year's significance in genetics; Collins speaks about nearly completing physical maps of genome, sequence of human DNA is currently being worked on; Holtzman speaks about genetics as a tool for finding underlying biologic causes for common diseases, basis to develop drugs; Kahn speaks about potential from patient point of view, especially in respect to breast cancer, need policy to protect from insurance discrimination
Dates
- Creation: 1997-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Conditions Governing Access
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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
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