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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical research, with a specific focus on genetics and genomics.

    Background:

    • Growing concern exists regarding science hype, the exaggeration of research value and application.
    • Genetics is particularly prone to enthusiastic predictions, with a promised genome-driven healthcare revolution over two decades ago that has yet to fully materialize.
    • This persistent "genohype" may lead to adverse social consequences, including public misinformation and damage to the long-term legitimacy of genetic research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the phenomenon of science hype within biomedical research, particularly in genetics.
    • To investigate whether the scholarship on ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) related to genetics is also subject to exaggeration.
    • To assess the potential adverse social consequences of "genohype" and its impact on public trust and research integrity.

    Main Methods:

    • The study critically analyzes the existing discourse and literature surrounding genetics and its purported applications.
    • It reviews the historical context of genetic predictions and their alignment with actual scientific and clinical advancements.
    • The paper explores the concept of "genohype" and its potential influence on public perception and policy.

    Main Results:

    • The abstract suggests that "genohype" is a pervasive issue in genetics, characterized by persistent, unfulfilled promises of a healthcare revolution.
    • It highlights that while the harms of science hype are acknowledged, the extent to which ELSI scholarship itself is hyped has received limited attention.
    • The findings imply a need for more data on the nature and magnitude of harms associated with exaggerated claims in both genetic research and its ethical discourse.

    Conclusions:

    • Sustained science hype is detrimental to scientific integrity and public trust.
    • There is a critical need to scrutinize the claims made within ELSI scholarship to ensure accuracy and avoid contributing to "genohype".
    • Accurate public representation of biomedical research, including genetic advancements, is essential for maintaining the legitimacy and long-term progress of the field.