Human Genome Project and GINA

Question 1

What do the abbreviations HGP, ELSI and GINA stand for?

Answer 1

Human Genome Project
Ethical Legal Social Issues
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

Question 2

What were the three main goals of the Human Genome Project?

Answer 2

Map genes
Determine sequence of all DNA base pairs
Information available to public

Question 3

Regarding the Human Genome Project: Who was involved? When was the research done? How much did Congress authorize for the HGP?

Answer 3

Department of Energy, National Institute of Health, privately funded, International scientific groups.
1990-2003
$3 billion

Question 4

Approximately how many base pairs long is the human genome?

Answer 4

1000 base pairs

3 million that differ between us

Question 5

What are some ways that information from the HGP can be used (or may be used in the future)?

Answer 5

Early detection for diseases/disorders

Question 6

Describe some of the ELSI of the human genome project.

Answer 6

How should the info be used,

privacy issues

Question 7

What per cent of the funding for the HGP was set aside for ELSI considerations?

Answer 7

3%

Question 8

What are the provisions of GINA?

Answer 8

Health insurance, employers can’t discriminate or require genetic testing

Question 9

What are some limitations of GINA?

Answer 9

Doesn’t include life insurance, college admissions, etc.

Question 10

What are some possible benefits to having your DNA sequenced?

Answer 10

Find out possible diseases/disorders for you or future children.

Question 11

What are some concerns/possible problems with having your DNA sequenced?

Answer 11

Knowing something you may not want to know