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This cover was created to represent the role of genetics in public health. The variety of colors, shapes, and lines embody the diverse population public health strives to serve. The unity of the globe, DNA strand, and silhouettes are a visual representation of the complex, multifaceted relationship between genetics, medicine, research, and public health.