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The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… of states that have enacted legislation on the topics in the database, together with a description of each topic. The Genome Statute and … Glossary of Statutory, Legislative,and Regulatory Terms . For other helpful links and legislative databases, please see …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… is reviewed and updated monthly. Searchable topics in the database include employment and insurance … Glossary of Statutory, Legislative, and Regulatory Terms . For other helpful links and legislative databases, please see … type, topic, and open text. This resource was developed by a project funded by NHGRI and the National Cancer Institute …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
… Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many … because animals have many of the same  genes  as humans. For example, mice and humans share about 85 percent of their …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of genomics careers.
… has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which … and experienced community of people who have a heart for genomics and genetics,” said ASHG President Brendan Lee, …
News Release
NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the establishment of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and approaches that help researchers identify the genetic causes of single-gene diseases.
Genomics Research Consortium will include five centers and a data coordination site. … The National Institutes of Health … significantly increase the number of Mendelian disorders for which the genetic cause is known. To achieve this, the … year using a technique called whole-exome sequencing. This method sequences all the regions of the genome responsible …
Event
Webinar to discuss NHGRI's support of a new Human Genome Reference Program beginning in fiscal year 2020.
… Additional Resources … Contacts … NHGRI will fund a new Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) beginning in fiscal … high quality reference genomes, research and development for reference representations, informatic development, and …
News Release
Researchers funded by NHGRI’s Genome Technology Program include a wide range of investigators with a variety of scientific expertise.
… funded by NHGRI’s Genome Technology Program include a wide range of investigators with a variety of scientific … program has fueled the development of novel technologies for studying the human genome, including deepening our … and Medicine . Dr. Aksimentiev and his group are using a method called all-atom-molecular dynamics, a computer …
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
Policy Issues
Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
… Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new … have access to them? What are the environmental impacts of introducing modified organisms into the ecosystem? Such …
Media Advisory
On May 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET, RNA experts will discuss the recently released NASEM report and what it means for the future of RNA research and genomics.
… on the latest RNA research efforts, including methods for sequencing RNA and detecting RNA modifications. Both … attention in the genomics community, punctuated by a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, …