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About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key issues. … …
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On April 5, 2024, The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) will hold its 13th annual meeting.
… The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) will hold its 13th annual meeting. View … Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) will hold its 13th annual meeting. … On …
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On February 15, 2023, The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) will hold its 12th annual meeting.
… The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) will hold its 12th annual meeting. … Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) will hold its 12th annual meeting. … On …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing ​
… creating targeted mutations to the genome. 5  Large-scale genomics projects that once took many years and tens of …
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The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… sessions. … NHGRI's  Table of State Statutes Related to Genomics  provides the total number of states that have … Building a Sound Legal Foundation for Translating Genomics into Clinical Application” (grant #:  R01HG008605 ; … introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions. ​ … Genomics Legislation, Human Genome Project, Genetic …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
… the approaches, objectives and global society. Brief Funct Genomics, 16(1), 46-56. doi:10.1093/bfgp/elv053 [8] Park, A. …
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On November 8-9, 2023, NHGRI sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD.
… its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD. This … Metro Center … 7400 Wisconsin Ave … Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening … On November 8-9, 2023, … its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD. … On …
Policy Issues
Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.