title: Genetics and health communication: a primer.
abstract: The progress of genetic knowledge has been swift and steadfast. As we move forward in the genomic era, post Human Genome Project, and continue to explore how one's genes interact with one's environment, it becomes increasingly important for all audiences to have a firm grasp of the vocabulary used in this health context. This primer is intended to be used as a reference and to introduce and/or make more clear concepts related to genetics to increase understanding.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Communication Arts and Sciences , The Pennsylvania State University.
authors.forename: Marisa S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Greenberg
mesh_terms: D057890:Epigenomics; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005820:Genetic Testing; D005823:Genetics; D023281:Genomics; D058015:Health Communication; D016045:Human Genome Project; D006801:Humans; D014825:Vocabulary