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A recent White House order criticizing a Smithsonian Institution exhibition on race has sparked debate. The exhibition correctly states that race is a social construct, not a biological reality, a fact supported by genetic research. While human genetic variation exists, it doesn't align with traditional racial categories. More genetic diversity exists within groups labeled by race than between them. The article highlights the historical misuse of genetics to justify racist ideologies and emphasizes the importance of understanding race as a social construct with real-world consequences, including health disparities.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.