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Several regulations and policies stipulate the information that must be given to research participants prior to their enrolling in a study.
Fact Sheet
Informed consent is more than a form; it’s a process. What does it involve?
… in a few circumstances, for instance when there is minimal risk to participation such as responding to a survey. … IRBs …
News Release
NHGRI hosted a CRISPR "Ask Me Anything" with Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., reaching 10.5 million people worldwide.
… This is what researchers are testing out for Sickle Cell Disease. The team received two questions from Congresswoman … provide affordable options for patients with genetic disease. Many folks had questions about the misunderstandings … - to use CRISPR to impact the course of any particular disease, we'd need to have a really strong understanding of …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… in treating patients with leukemia, and studying the disease in the laboratory. While his university was helping … developed cancer, you might be concerned about your own risk. By far, most cancers are not inherited, but there are a … in any of  six different genes , and leads to an increased risk of different types of cancers, most often in the colon. …
Fact Sheets
A knockout mouse is a laboratory mouse in which researchers have inactivated an existing gene by replacing it or disrupting it with an artificial piece of DNA.
… understand how a similar gene may cause or contribute to disease in humans. Examples of research in which knockout … and modeling different kinds of cancer, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, substance abuse, anxiety, aging … syndrome, a condition that dramatically increases the risk of developing bone cancers, breast cancer and blood …
News Release
Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… DNA interactive, search for the right medicine for a given disease. An interactive puzzle allows visitors to learn how genetic, environmental and random factors influence risk for a particular disease.   Connections: Natural World and Genomic Journey: …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… which helps prevent blood clots, and thus reduces your risk of strokes or some heart attacks. If your  CYP2C19 … Test Results, and What They Can Tell You About Your Risk of Disease and the Drugs You Are Taking Resources for Educators: …
News Release
On its 15th anniversary, National DNA Day and NHGRI shared its genomics expertise to explain the importance of genomics in our everyday lives.
… which are sentinels in the front lines of defense against disease. We didn't know that these cells existed before! … It happens to express the gene for a well-known genetic disease, which we thought all along was expressed in a … cell type will be critical for developing targeted disease therapies. On Friday, April 27, 2018, the last day of …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… information includes family medical history, manifest disease in family members, and information regarding … wellness programs aiming to promote good health and disease prevention among employees. In exchange for … in exchange for information about the manifestation of disease or disorders in spouses. Some argue that EEOC's …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture.
… learns from a genetic test that they have  Huntington's disease , which is often diagnosed quite late in life. This … the same genetic mutation for this fatal  neurological disease . Some people react to such information by wanting to …