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Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
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Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
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Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing ​
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Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
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Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
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Payers such as insurance companies and Medicare need systematic ways of evaluating genetic tests for reimbursement.
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
Research Funding
​The Undiagnosed Diseases Network accelerates discovery and innovation in how we diagnose and treat patients with previously undiagnosed diseases.
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Fact Sheet
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is available to you through FDA-approved therapies and through clinical trials.