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National Survey to Understand Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Communicating to the Public About Epigenetics

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

Summary

Few people realize that environmental pollution and some behaviors like physical activity and tobacco smoking can affect their health by "turning on" or "turning off" certain genes through a process called "epigenetic modification." This study will develop and test strategies for communicating about epigenetics that are understandable and that increase acceptance of using epigenetics in clinical settings.

Official title: Investigating ELSI Issues That May Facilitate or Impede Clinical Translation of Epigenetic Research: National Survey

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