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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, …
Event
On May 23, 2023, NHGRI will host a webinar: ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy.
… to ELSI Research Data sharing templates and resources Q&A from webinar participants For questions about this informational webinar, please email … hosts an informational webinar,  ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy , on …
News Release
On April 25, National DNA Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children.
… Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children. … to Scherl. “The Ladder” tackles a deeply personal subject for Scherl. Adopted at infancy, Scherl’s reconnection with …
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 …
Event
Several NIH Institutes, Offices and Centers partnered to host a two-day virtual workshop on May 28-29, 2024, to further explore the recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) 2023 report, Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research: A New Framework for an Evolving Field, with regards to legacy genomic data. 
… current approaches to the use of population descriptors in/for legacy data;    Define challenges with current approaches … (NIH) Institutes, Offices, and Centers* partnered to host a two-day virtual workshop on May 28-29, 2024, to further … Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research: A New Framework for an Evolving Field , with regards to legacy …
News Release
The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom.
… Denver East High School in Denver, believes she is doing a disservice to her students if she is not up to date on her … lessons that are rooted in real, cutting-edge science. But for genomics, that's a tall order. Genomics — the study of … and math educators and NHGRI researchers to discuss what's new in genomics.   Educators Chanda Jefferson and Kim Vague …