DNA and Genes: What would you like to know?

1. Survey Introduction

The DNA in your genes provides all of the instructions for you to grow throughout your lifetime. Genetics is the study of how genes pass from parents to children. Genomics is the study of all of a person’s genes and their function in the body.

We’d like to learn what people would like to know about DNA, genes, genetics and genomics. The information from this survey will inform development of educational materials and programs for the public.

This survey is being distributed by a group of universities, science centers, community organizations, patient support groups, and others who develop educational materials and programs, most of which are free for the public.

The survey has 2 pages and 11 questions; it will take 2-4 minutes to complete.

We invite you to participate and share your thoughts!

Question Title

* 1. Would you like to know more about the role of DNA and genes in:
Check up to 5 topics that interest you most.

Disease prevention

Disease risk

Disease diagnosis and treatment

DNA/genetic testing

DNA/genetic testing in babies, before and after birth

Addiction

Aging

Bacteria, microbes and health

GMO’s (genetically modified organisms)

Ancestry

Forensics / law enforcement

New technologies for studying DNA and genes

Similarities and differences between humans and other species

Fact and fiction about DNA and genes in entertainment (TV, movies, etc.)

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* 2. How would you like to learn about the above topics?
Check up to 4 ways.

Internet

Social media

News media – TV, radio

Movie or YouTube

Reading – book, magazine, newspaper

Educator – teacher, professor, daycare provider

Library or librarian

Science center, science museum, zoo, aquarium

Healthcare provider – doctor, dentist, pharmacist, genetic counselor, nurse

Religious institution – church, mosque, synagogue, etc

Family or friends

Other (please specify)

DNA and Genes: What would you like to know?

1. Survey Introduction

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* 1. Would you like to know more about the role of DNA and genes in:
Check up to 5 topics that interest you most.

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* 2. How would you like to learn about the above topics?
Check up to 4 ways.

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* 3. Optional: If you’ve looked up information about DNA and genes on the Internet, list up to 3 websites or types of websites you’ve visited.

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* 4. Optional: What about DNA and genes is most exciting to you?

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* 5. Optional: Is there anything about DNA and genes that worries you?

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* 1. Would you like to know more about the role of DNA and genes in: Check up to 5 topics that interest you most.

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* 2. How would you like to learn about the above topics? Check up to 4 ways.

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* 3. Optional: If you’ve looked up information about DNA and genes on the Internet, list up to 3 websites or types of websites you’ve visited.

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* 4. Optional: What about DNA and genes is most exciting to you?

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* 5. Optional: Is there anything about DNA and genes that worries you?

* 1. Would you like to know more about the role of DNA and genes in:
Check up to 5 topics that interest you most.

* 2. How would you like to learn about the above topics?
Check up to 4 ways.