Impact of Educational Popularization of Genetics on the Development of Society

Abstract

Apparently, there are practically no areas of science and activity in the social sphere that are not, to one degree or another, related to genetics. Current trends and advancements of post-genomic technologies initiate the geneticization of society – the awareness of different segments of the population about the basics of genetics and genetic technologies. These advancements hold great promise for unlocking new insights into genomics and improving our understanding of personalized lifestyle. An educational survey allows gathering feedback and opinions from all the parties involved in the education process, from students to teachers. Recollecting information is vital to make decisions that improve the quality of the educational experience. In 2024, at the Department of Biotechnology, Leather and Fur, for the first time, Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design students participated in the questionnaire study dedicated to International DNA Day, celebrated on April 25. The objective of the work is to analyze the level of awareness of students, their relatives and teachers in the field of genetics. The questionnaire was carried out using the Google-form. 173 people were invited to take the questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of nine questions, such as «What modern achievements of genetics do you know?», «Do you support human genetic editing?», etc. Looking forward, the improvements in the science and genetic knowledge in the information field of varius layers of society can develop a sustainable process of geneticization of the country’s population.