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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) offers timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics.

Eugenics Timeline - Francis Galton
Eugenics: Its Origin and Development (1883 - Present)

A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.

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Timeline of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.

Human Genome Project Timeline of Events | NHGRI
Human Genome Project Timeline of Events

Key moments and press releases from the history of the Human Genome Project.

Last updated: November 30, 2021