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Confronting the Killer Gene Pulls (NOVA), 1991-06-06T00:00:00+00:00

 File — Box: MM-34, Object: 20
Identifier: DO0037

Scope and Contents

Genetic test for Huntingtons disease; investigation of Huntingtons in the village in Venezuela; Nancy Wexler's work to find the Huntington's gene; Chronicles Wexler's work with the family in Venezuela to find the gene; how recombitant DNA was used to search for the gene; genetic marker found, leading to genetic test; Wexler's decision not to get tested; Arlo Guthrie's choice not to get tested

Dates

  • Creation: 1991-06-06T00:00:00+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.

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

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