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Fact Sheets
A DNA microarray is a tool used to determine whether the DNA from a particular individual contains a mutation in genes.
… for? … How does a DNA microarray work? … DNA Microarray Technology Fact Sheet … A DNA microarray is a tool used to …
Fact Sheet
A fact sheet detailing how the project began and how it shaped the future of research and technology.
… project’s architects and participants hoped the resulting information would usher in a new era for biomedical research, … the project. In part due to a deliberate focus on technology development, the Human Genome Project ultimately … issues related to the acquisition and use of genomic information. They were especially aware of the potential …
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… privacy should be respected when their genomic information is used for research, clinical applications or … genetic and genomic privacy in these domains, along with information on the specific laws and policies that protect the privacy of genetic and genomic information. In the United States, the applicable privacy …
Your Genome
Information about the relationship between genomics and health for patients, families and health professionals.
… and your family. Our resources will help you find detailed information about genetic disorders, the new science of … providing health professionals with reliable, up-to-date information on the rapidly expanding field of genomics.  … … … Polygenic risk scores … Family Health History … Health … Information about the relationship between genomics and …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
… to treat Layla, and instead used another genome editing technology called TALENs. Doctors tried many treatments … technologies are critical steps to ensure that this technology is ready for use in patients. Ethical concerns … and animals. ​ … CRISPR, CRISPR-Cas9, Genome Editing Technology, Genome Editing, Genomic Technology, Gene Editing, …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… and cures. This page provides an overview of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and describes what … protections GINA does and does not offer. … The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 protects … Americans from discrimination based on their genetic information in both health insurance (Title I) and employment …
Policy Issues
Genetic information is used by law enforcement to investigate criminal acts and exonerate those who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit.
… compatible with limited or older samples. Today, genetic information is used by law enforcement to investigate … criminal acts. The legal system also uses genetic information to exonerate those who have been convicted of … crime scenes, in order to identify criminal suspects. The technology's analysis is limited to 13-20 designated DNA …
Policy Issues
Clinical research may yield new health-related information about volunteers who have chosen to participate in the studies.
… studies, scientists may discover new health-related information about volunteers who have chosen to participate … human genome, there remains much to be discovered. Genomic information is interpreted differently over time as more is … Results … Clinical research may yield new health-related information about volunteers who have chosen to participate …
Policy Issues
The 9 steps a bill can go through before becoming a law, using the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 as an example.
… before becoming a law. The history of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act  (GINA), a law that was … can go through before becoming a law, using the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 as an example. … … can go through before becoming a law, using the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 as an example. … …
Fact Sheet
Pharmacogenomics is a growing area of genomic medicine that uses a patient's genomic information to help healthcare providers select the medications and dosages that are predicted to work best in each patient.
… proteins, which are encoded by genes. Genes contain the information needed for proteins to be made, activated, and … medication for a patient. Rather, it uses genomic information about a patient to identify which medications … For healthcare providers who are interested in additional information and resources, please visit our Healthcare …