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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
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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
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key issues. … …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes the inaugural class of the ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program.
… I received an informative update about all-things human genomics going on Down Under. The week included visiting … three cities, giving three talks, touring multiple genomics research institutions, and meeting with many … are available on ASHG’s website and elsewhere. NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch is hosting its …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2025 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Erin Ramos as the new director of the Division of Genome Sciences (DGSci).
… The new year is getting off to a typical genomics-energized start for NHGRI. We just updated our … of diversifying the venues at which I’ve spoken about genomics and genomic medicine. For example, last month I … establishing the Phenotypes and Exposures (PhenX) Toolkit as a resource for supporting simplified, standardized …
Event
The NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch is co-hosting a webinar on January 9 with the Undergraduate Genetics Education Network that will explore the changing landscape of genetics from a largely descriptive field and emerging creative fields.
… Tuck at elizabeth.tuck@nih.gov . … Contact … The NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch is co-hosting a webinar on January 9 with the Undergraduate Genetics Education Network (UGEN) for the 5th Annual Virtual Workshop … Explore the Forefront of Research and Design … The NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch is co-hosting a …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
… creating targeted mutations to the genome. 5 Large-scale genomics projects that once took many years and tens of …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… sessions. … NHGRI's Table of State Statutes Related to Genomics provides the total number of states that have … Building a Sound Legal Foundation for Translating Genomics into Clinical Application” (grant #: R01HG008605 ; … introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions. … Genomics Legislation, Human Genome Project, Genetic …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
… the approaches, objectives and global society. Brief Funct Genomics, 16(1), 46-56. doi:10.1093/bfgp/elv053 [8] Park, A. …
Policy Issues
Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.