Human Genome Project Announcement (CNN and ABC) (MASTER), 2000-06-26T00:00:00+00:00
Scope and Contents
News reports on completion of working draft of human genome on CNN; promise for revolution in medical science; explanation of genes and DNA, and how genetic diseases work; gene therapy, potential of genetic testing for preventive medice (Francis Collins); ethical issues, employment and insurance issues; next challenge for researchers - understanding the proteins; Eric Lander soundbite; explanation of how proteins work and how it might help treat diseases; profile of family whose daughters have rare genetic disease, hoping gene therapy will save the only one still alive. "Mapping the Genome" on ABC Nightline - news report on completing the draft of the genome; explanation of DNA and genes; employment, insurance discrimination; need to find out what all the proteins mean; Interview with Francis Collins and Craig Venter about the HGP and what it means, commonalities between different species genomes, manipulate genomes of mice, bacteria; patenting DNA sequences, genetics research companies filing thousands of patents, how it will work, patent owners compared to landlords; CNN NewsStand special on the human genome - explanation of genetics, implications and impacts of the map of the genome, especially for finding genetic diseases, legal and ethical fallout and privacy issues
Dates
- Creation: 2000-06-26T00:00:00+00:00
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.
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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
Building 31, Room 4B09
31 Center Drive, MSC 2152
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda Maryland 20892 USA
zach.utz@nih.gov