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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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Diverse genome sequences provide a powerful tool for studying risk of heart disease

In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.

… ancestral groups substantially improves identification of genomic variants associated with blood lipid levels. … In a … ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood … Health. … Sarah E. Graham et al. The power of genetic diversity in genome-wide association studies of lipids . …

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Genetic carriers for sickle cell disease have higher risks of blood clots across diverse ancestries

NIH researchers and collaborators have found that that sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations.

… trait. People with sickle cell trait have one copy of the genomic variant that causes sickle cell disease, a genetic …

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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 …

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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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Scientists release a new human “pangenome” reference

Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.

… of genome sequences captures significantly more human diversity. … The new pangenome reference is a collection … genome sequence for every person can lead to inequities in genomic analyses. For example, predicting a genetic disease … different from the reference genome. To understand these genomic differences, scientists create reference human genome …

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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 … …