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Genetic Research & Communal Narratives


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TitleGenetic Research & Communal Narratives
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsDavis, Dena S.
JournalHastings Center Report
Volume34
Issue4
Pagination40-49
Type of ArticleArticle
Publication Languageeng
ISSN Number00930334
Accession Number14138648
Keywords1743-1826 , GENETICS , HEMINGS , Human , JEFFERSON , JEWS , LEMBA , research , Sally , SOUTH , Thomas
Abstract

Discusses the risks and benefits of communally based genetic research. Purpose of the HapMap project of the National Human Genome Research Institute; Information on the Jewish ancestry of the Lemba tribe in South Africa; Genetic research on the link between Thomas Jefferson and children of Sally Hemings; Characterizations of group identity.

Notes

Davis, Dena S.; Source Info: Jul/Aug2004, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p40; Subject Term: GENETICS -- Research; Subject Term: HUMAN gene mapping; Subject Term: JEWS -- Identity; Subject Term: LEMBA (South African people); Subject Term: RESEARCH institutes; Subject Term: SOUTH Africa; People: JEFFERSON, Thomas, 1743-1826; People: HEMINGS, Sally; Number of Pages: 10p; Document Type: Article

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