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Fact Sheets
Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
News Release
On March 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away at the age of 88.
… patients and research participants to undergo genetic and genomic testing without fear that their results will be used …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is empowering farmers to improve the food supply.
… that contribute to desirable traits and select for those genomic variants in future crops. … The ability to read … meet these demands, farmers will continue to incorporate genomic technologies into their practices, whether through genome monitoring during conventional breeding or genomic modifications with older or newer technologies, like …
News Release
NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… our society? What are the ethical implications of using genomic information to help manage the prevention, control … research - to study the potential societal implications of genomic information and research. Image credit: Darryl Leja, … genetic tests, or questions that arise from using genomic information in medical care. This program is …
Outreach
Five pieces from the Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code exhibition are now on display at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD.
… populations; and what the next decade holds in terms of genomic advances. A Spectrum of Perspectives: Native Peoples …
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.
… Technological advances have made genetic and genomic tools faster, cheaper and more compatible with …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is establishing more robust methods for DNA-based forensic analyses.
… genome sequence that differs between people [see  Human Genomic Variation ] are a number of areas where very short … to high pressure, moisture, or temperature. Advances in genomic technologies, including DNA sequencing, are allowing … what humans looked like in the past and now. Recently, genomic analyses of a set of 10,000-year-old human remains in …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is revolutionizing health assessments before birth.
… that DNA sequencing now allows us to test for specific genomic variants in an unborn baby using a small sample of a … theirs are becoming more common thanks to advances both in genomic technologies and in  improving access to care . Dr. … Professionals NHGRI/CSER Clinicians -  A Guide to Genomic Test Results for Non-Genetics Providers American …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… with the human genome would limit the integration of genomic medicine into health care because of either … the same types of impediments to the implementation of genomic medicine as a patent that is exclusively licensed. To … 2005 National Academies report  Reaping the Benefits of Genomic and Proteomic Research: Intellectual Property Rights, …
Educational Resources
NHGRI educates students, teachers and the public about genomics through outreach events and hands-on activities.