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It’s an exciting time for genetics research – large-scale biomedical research cohorts allow volunteers from all over the country to share their genetic information, which are being used by scientists across the world to make new discoveries and advances in healthcare.
But unfortunately, current genetics research doesn’t represent and benefit us all equally. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in genetics research, with the same being true for disadvantaged socioeconomic groups, as well as those with health conditions and disabilities.
We, the GRACE project, research and engage directly with communities, for giving them a voice, and identifying barriers and concerns which prevent their participation in genetics.
Read the article: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/graceproject
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More about the GRACE project www5.open.ac.uk/research-projects/grace/node/1?nocache=657af90670956
The GRACE Project Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQpDGfX5e7ArKW3OljeJOho0QHuQPfwb
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It’s an exciting time for genetics research – large-scale biomedical research cohorts allow volunteers from all over the country to share their genetic information, which are being used by scientists across the world to make new discoveries and advances in healthcare.
But unfortunately, current genetics research doesn’t represent and benefit us all equally. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in genetics research, with the same being true for disadvantaged socioeconomic groups, as well as those with health conditions and disabilities.
We, the GRACE project, research and engage directly with communities, for giving them a voice, and identifying barriers and concerns which prevent their participation in genetics.
Read the article: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/graceproject
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More about the GRACE project www5.open.ac.uk/research-projects/grace/node/1?nocache=657af90670956
The GRACE Project Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQpDGfX5e7ArKW3OljeJOho0QHuQPfwb
If you would like more information about copyright on this Open University content please visit: Copyright and Intellectual Property section in eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.open.edu%2Fopenlearn%2Fabout-openlearn%2Ffrequently-asked-questions-on-openlearn&data=05%7C01%7Csas.amoah%40open.ac.uk%7C861df4d91cc34328de8908dbdc56b893%7C0e2ed45596af4100bed3a8e5fd981685%7C0%7C0%7C638346037234507911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZbnLKxAiOJ5L65v2ajN0A1MRFreW5Gf%2B7otDrjRQ3FY%3D&reserved=0'
Study free course on What do genes do? at the Open University https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/biology/what-do-genes-do/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab
Study the module S317 Biological science: from genes to species open.ac.uk/courses/modules/s317
The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high-quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple-accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of.
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