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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 organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals. Editing DNA can lead to changes in physical traits, like eye … Genome editing technologies enable scientists to make changes to … One way that scientists use genome editing is to investigate different diseases that …
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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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… 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 more … the popular media tends to focus on the potential use of genome editing in humans, the main application of this …
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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 changes made in the germline would be passed down to … The debate about genome editing is not a new one but has regained attention following … and ethicists who have written and spoken about genome editing, such as those present at the International …
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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 cancer, … organisms such as mice or zebrafish. Researchers rely on genome editing tools as a way to explore the connection between … would pave the way for genetic enhancement, the use of genome editing to change non-medically relevant …
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Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
… the world, have diverse views about whether germline genome editing should be used to prevent or treat genetic disorders. … genetic disorders have diverse views on whether germline genome editing should be used to prevent or treat genetic disorders. … United States does not have an explicit ban on germline genome editing, it does have restrictions through legislation …
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Scientific institutions are developing recommendations to support the responsible use of human gene-editing research.
… decision-making for the responsible use of human genome-editing research. … In light of recent advances in gene-editing research and technologies, the National Academies of … community leaders and policy makers. NHGRI uses the term "genome editing" to describe techniques used to modify DNA in …
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. … 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 …
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NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… As public interest and expanded research in human genome editing grows, many questions remain about ethical, legal and … to this emerging need, researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … As genome-editing trials become more common, informed consent is …
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Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
… Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging … Researchers have successfully used a DNA-editing technique to extend the lifespan of mice with the … , and was a collaboration between the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National …
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Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from … in many organisms, and this latest iteration develops gene-editing for use in plants. … The November Genome Advance of the Month describes how these scientists … The recent International Summit on Human Gene Editing focused on these issues, including the concern that …