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In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… to the Code, a patent may only be granted on "any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of … Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to research "legal issues regarding patents" as part of the then center's research into the ethical, social, and legal implications of human genome …
Policy Issues
Genetic information is used by law enforcement to investigate criminal acts and exonerate those who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit.
… Technological advances have made genetic and genomic tools faster, cheaper and more compatible with … used by law enforcement to investigate criminal acts. The legal system also uses genetic information to exonerate those … been convicted of crimes they did not commit. … Policy Issues …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., spotlights the NHGRI Extramural Research Program and how it takes a dynamic approach to it's research portfolio to help foster groundbreaking advances in genomics.
… year, the U.S. federal government is working to establish and approve its budget for the next fiscal year, which … process looks promising for NIH, with both President Biden and the House of Representatives calling for an overall … led by Laura M. Koehly, Ph.D., Chief of the NHGRI Social and Behavioral Research Branch, have developed and …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… available. The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 6-10, 2022, that focuses on … will include panel discussions, webinars, Twitter chats and Q&As. Follow on Twitter: #MedGeneEd22 … 2022 Healthcare …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… of Pharmacy (AAFP) American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) and University of Colorado American … Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the legacy the LINCS program leaves as it has completed its goal of creating a large-scale, systematically generated molecular and cellular dataset.
… in society) we begin defining a “new normal” for our work and lives. Also, in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , I … And that trust, in turn, is built upon the scientific and ethical standards that the genomics community has carefully … synthesis; adaptation in modern biology and genetics; issues of race and genetic exceptionalism; the status of the …
Professional Development Programs
JHU/NIH GCTP Executive Committee is composed of genetic counselors, social scientists and medical geneticists. Their varied backgrounds are an asset to the Program and to students as they develop their thesis.
… Helzlsouer, M.D., M.H.S. Associate Director, Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences National Cancer Institute, NIH Leila … Executive Committee is composed of genetic counselors, social scientists and medical geneticists. Their varied …
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.
… to support scientific exploration of the genome and to help NIH in its mission to understand, prevent, detect … information about their research participants in legal proceedings, such as in the case of a subpoena. There … Studies For You? FAQs about Clinical Studies Legal, Ethical, and Safety Issues … Frequently Asked Questions … Get …
Policy Issues
Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
… them to have new abilities. Synthetic biology researchers and companies around the world are harnessing the power of … for malicious purposes. Please see the " What are the ethical and social implications ?" section of this resource to learn …
Fact Sheets
Cloning describes a number of different processes that can be used to produce genetically identical copies of a biological entity.
… of biological materials, including genes, cells, tissues and even entire organisms, such as a sheep. … Yes. In nature, … both reproductive and therapeutic cloning raise important ethical issues, especially as related to the potential use of these …