Airing on PBS Sept. 16, 1997   9-11 PM
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Genetic research is one of the most challenging new areas of science our society faces. It promises to give us an understanding of health and disease, life and death, never before possible.

But genetic research cannot take place within a vacuum -- it occurs within the context of our own values and beliefs, and the societal expectations we live by. Genetics creates new options, but it also presents new, difficult choices.

This Web site provides further information on genetics, genetic testing and related fields. Here you'll find ...

  • Program Overview: Summaries of the seven case studies presented in A Question of Genes, featuring video clips from each profile

  • Genetic Testing: Find Out More: Learn the basics of genetic testing through our interview with a genetic counselor

  • Educator Resources: An online version of the Educator's Guide to A Question of Genes, featuring discussion questions, profiles of the case studies presented in the film and updates on patients' situations, plus an educator bulletin board

  • What Do You Think? Post your opinion on genetic issues and see how the rest of the country thinks

  • Careers in Genetics: Interviews with professionals in genetics and related fields, plus links to resources for educators and students

  • Additional Resources: Listings of organizations and resources pertinent to genetic testing and to the diseases profiled in the film

  • Discussion Forum: A chance to have one of the program participants answer your question about the effects of genetic testing



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