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Genome Statute and Legislation Database OLD

The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.

… The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced … states that have enacted legislation on the topics in the database, together with a description of each topic. The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is reviewed and updated monthly. Searchable topics …

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Genome Statute and Legislation Database

The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.

… The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced … legislative sessions. … The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is reviewed and updated monthly. Searchable topics in the database include employment and insurance discrimination, …

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What do People Think About Genome Editing?

Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.

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Glossary of Statutory, Legislative and Regulatory Terms

This glossary contains definitions for commonly used terms (such as "bill", "statute", "regulation" and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database.

… and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database. … Bill: The principal vehicle employed by lawmakers … and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database. … This glossary contains definitions for commonly … and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database. … Policy Issues …

About Genomics

Policy Issues in Genomics

NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues

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What is genome editing?

Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.

… human deafness so that they can better understand the genomic basis of deafness. … Scientists are developing … tools have the potential to help treat diseases with a genomic basis, like cystic fibrosis and diabetes. There are … CRISPR-Cas9, Genome Editing Technology, Genome Editing, Genomic Technology, Gene Editing, Gene Therapy, DNA Editing … …

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How Does Genome Editing Work?

Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing

… CRISPR-Cas9, Genome Editing Technology, Genome Editing, Genomic Technology, Gene Editing, Gene Therapy, DNA Editing … …

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How is Genome Editing Used?

Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.

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Privacy in Genomics

There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.

… An individual’s privacy should be respected when their genomic information is used for research, clinical … or other uses. This page summarizes genetic and genomic privacy in these domains, along with information on … can be re-identified using genomic data from one such database paired with genealogical databases and public …

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Participating in Genomics Research

Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.

… or access to a treatment in development. … A wide range of genomic research studies need participants, each with … important to consider for genomics research since genomic information is hereditary and may reveal information … and Worldwide This is a searchable registry and results database of federally and privately supported clinical trials …