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The Meaning of Eugenics: Historical and Present-Day Discussions of Eugenics and Scientific Racism
NHGRI hosted a two-day virtual symposium, “The Meaning of Eugenics: Historical and Present-Day Discussions of Eugenics and Scientific Racism.” Day 1 provides historical overviews relevant to public health, the history of human genetics, medical ethics and persons with disabilities. Day 2 focuses on recent examples of eugenics while underscoring the persistence of scientific and structural racism today in the United States.
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