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Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
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Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
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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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Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
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Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
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Payers such as insurance companies and Medicare need systematic ways of evaluating genetic tests for reimbursement.
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The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.