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Stigma in genetics
Genetic and genomic testing may have potentially stigmatising and discriminatory effects on individuals, families, and future generations.
- Status
- Open for submissions
- Submission deadline
- 31 May 2025
Overview
The Journal of Community Genetics is an international focal point for research in the ever-expanding field of community genetics, the art and science of applying medical genetics to human communities for the benefit of their individuals. The multidisciplinary coverage includes medical genetics, epidemiology, genetics in primary care, public health aspects of genetics, and ethical, legal, social, and economic issues. The journal serves as a forum for community genetics worldwide, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. The journal presents original research papers, reviews, short communications, case and country reports, commentaries, news, and correspondence.
- Editor-in-Chief
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- Martina C. Cornel
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Supporting the Sustainable Developmental Goals
We are proud to acknowledge that over 50% of the articles published in this journal in 2024 were related to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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SDG Collections in JOCG
Find more about how The Journal of Community Genetics supports the UN Sustainable Develpment Goals.
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The Best of Journal of Community Genetics 2023-2024
We are showcasing the top read and cited articles from Journal of Community Genetics from 2023 and 2024. This collection features both original articles and thought-provoking reviews. We hope you enjoy reading this collection.
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CALL FOR PAPERS - Collection on "Global accessibility and applicability of polygenic scores"
Guest Editors: Dr. Daphne Oluwasen Martschenko (Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics), Dr. Sowmiya Moorthie (PHG Foundation, University of Cambridge), Dr. Segun Fatumo, (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine)
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Journal information
- Electronic ISSN
- 1868-6001
- Print ISSN
- 1868-310X
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