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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program6
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Educational Resources
The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell.
… Genome … The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell. … Genome, Genomics, DNA Sequence, Human Genome Project, Genes … The genome is the entire set of …
Educational Resources
Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.
… Genomics … Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene. … Genomics, Genes, Gene Expression, Human Genome Project … Genomics is a field of biology focused on …
Fact Sheet
Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… peoples’ DNA.  There are multiple types of variants in human genomes, ranging from small differences to large …  A very small subset of genomic variants contributes to human health and disease.  Researchers create reference human genome sequences to help detect genomic variants in each …
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Implications (ELSI) Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute, launched in 1990 with the … that once we started generating massive amounts of human genomic data, there'd be lots of societal factors to …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision. … Did you … know that in the 15 years since we finished reading  the human genome sequence for the first time, we have developed powerful new technologies for editing  a human (or any) genomes? We may not yet have jet packs or …
News Release
New grants totaling approximately $29.5 million will enable scientists to generate and maintain the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome.
… maintain the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome. The awards, made over five years pending the availability of funds, are managed by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National …
Genetic Disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate iron absorption.
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… leading up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. Check out the latest oral … and Phenotype , Defining Genomic Influence on Gene Network Regulation , Single-cell Profiling of Regulatory Element and …
Fact Sheet
Several regulations and policies stipulate the information that must be given to research participants prior to their enrolling in a study.
… do not require it?  Not all research that involves human samples or data requires informed consent. According to the current definition of "human subject" in the Common Rule, informed consent is not … biological products and devices. When the Common Rule regulation was revised in 2018 , it introduced a number of …
Policy Issues
This glossary contains definitions for commonly used terms (such as "bill", "statute", "regulation" and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database.
… for commonly used terms (such as "bill", "statute", "regulation" and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database. … Bill: The principal … as "bill", "statute", "regulation" and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database. … This glossary …