List of members of the National Academy of Sciences (Genetics)

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a United States non-profit, non-governmental organization. It functions as a society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. The NAS serves to advise the federal government and other organizations on scientific and technical matters.

Membership in the NAS is a prestigious honor bestowed upon scientists and engineers by their peers for outstanding contributions to research. Election to the Academy is a recognition of significant and continuing achievements in original research and is considered one of the highest honors a scientist can receive.

The Genetics Section of the National Academy of Sciences comprises members who have made significant contributions to the field of genetics, encompassing a broad range of research areas including molecular genetics, genomics, population genetics, developmental genetics, and human genetics. This list includes researchers recognized for their innovative work and impact on the understanding of heredity, genetic variation, and the function of genes.

A complete list of members of the National Academy of Sciences, including those in the Genetics Section, is available on the National Academy of Sciences website. It is a dynamic list, updated annually as new members are elected and existing members pass away. Therefore, for the most up-to-date and comprehensive information, the official NAS website should be consulted.

It is important to note that listing individual names here would be impractical due to the length of the list and its constant evolution. The official NAS directory provides the definitive resource.