Human Social Genomics

This Methods Futures Briefing focuses on aspects of human social genomics that have a bearing on social research claims and methods. It first outlines definition of genomics and some key findings, promises, developments when those methods are used in the context of human populations.

The following section discusses potential social research methods-related issues that arise from development and deployment of human social genomics and closes with a brief consideration of the future of genomics and social research.