This website discusses many areas of genetics to help you learn about and better understand this science and how it relates to your health.
This site may be useful for all ages, including students and children. It offers news, information, resources, and demonstrates how genetics impacts all of our lives.
Throughout the website you will find important information, tools, links, and resources. The website provides information about newborn screening and information about how family health history awareness can help in the diagnosis of chronic health conditions. Ethical, legal and social issues related to genetics, as well as information about genetic counseling, are presented in the website.
Feel free to explore the website to find out more. We invite you to do it right now!





 

DNA Day is commemorated nationwide to honor the discovery of DNA's double helix and the completion of the Human Genome Project. In 2003, the United States Congress designated April 25th, the 50th anniversary of the publication of the structure of DNA and the date of the achievement of the mapping of the sequence of the human genome, as DNA Day. Since then DNA Day has been celebrated on different dates, but always in April.  

The purpose of DNA Day, beyond honoring historic breakthroughs in genetics, is to enhance public awareness of genetics. 

Illinois DNA Day
 
In Illinois the focus of DNA Day is on genetics education and the importance of family health histories. At health departments, colleges and high schools throughout the state, people celebrate DNA Day and learn about genetics.