The recent Coronavirus outbreak has resulted in an international response to control the spread of this virus and to better understand the epidemiology of this disease. This virus was recently named SARS-CoV-2 and the disease is called COVID-19. The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) is collaborating with University and Healthcare partners to provide support […]
New from NIH- Rethinking Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Studies September 28, 2023Assuming that biological or genetic differences relate directly to racial or ethnic categories can lead to false scientific conclusions and perpetuate bias. Misuse of population descriptors has harmed marginalized groups and promoted scientific racism. These limitations in existing population descriptors in genetics and genomics led 14 NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices to sponsor the National […]NIH Staff
- Rethinking Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Studies September 28, 2023
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