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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
Policy Issues
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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… Techniques to modify DNA in the genome have existed for several decades, but the conversation about the science and ethics of genome editing has grown louder due to faster, cheaper, and … the popular media tends to focus on the potential use of genome editing in humans, the main application of this …
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 … risk. Scientists use different technologies to do this. … Genome editing technologies enable scientists to make changes … add, or replace the DNA where it was cut. The first genome editing technologies were developed in the late 1900s. …
Policy Issues
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 … database, together with a description of each topic. The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is reviewed and … for Federal and state laws and regulations. NHGRI’s Genome Statute and Legislation Database does not include …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
… Genome editing is currently being applied to research on … organisms such as mice or zebrafish. Researchers rely on genome editing tools as a way to explore the connection … help researchers determine if specific changes made to the genome contribute to the disease. It can also lead to the …
Event
On August 31 - September 1, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will sponsor its 14th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XIV: Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems. Â
… Learning Health Care Systems Pat Deverka  Structure, Goals and Products of NHGRI Genomic Medicine … … On August 31 - September 1, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored its 14th Genomic … … On August 31 - September 1, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will sponsor its 14th …
News Release
NIH programs are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling use in medicine and research.
… their use in genomic medicine and research. NIH's Clinical Genome Resource ( ClinGen ) and ClinVar programs address a … genomic variation to human health. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) established ClinGen in 2013 … breakthroughs that improve human health. Learn more at genome.gov . About the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …
Event
NHGRI sponsored its 12th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XII: Genomics and Risk Prediction on May 6-7, 2019.
… Additional Resources … On May 6-7, 2019, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored its 12th Genomic … XII: Genomics and Risk Prediction … The National Human Genome Research Institute sponsored its 12th Genomic Medicine …
Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
… Most of the ethical discussions related to genome editing center around human germline because editing … be passed down to future generations. … The debate about genome editing is not a new one but has regained attention … Bioethicists and researchers generally believe that human genome editing for reproductive purposes should not be …
Event
On November 8-9, 2023, NHGRI sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD.
… On November 8-9, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored its 15th Genomic …