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MPG Primer: Setting up a Biobank: Who? What? Why?

Broad Institute

Experts from across the Medical and Population Genetics community at the Broad Institute give in-depth introductions to research in human genetics through overviews of core concepts and practical tutorials on tools for biostatistics, computational genomics, and variant annotation.

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Advancing and Safeguarding Clinical Research for a Better Tomorrow

Advarra

Institutional review boards (IRBs) play a crucial role in the ever-evolving field of clinical research. Without clinical research, these medical breakthroughs would remain out of reach for patients. Advarra draws members from leading academic institutions, government agencies, and clinical research organizations.

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Something in the Air – Environmental DNA Update

PLOS: DNA Science

” Earlier, the research team analyzed eDNA from sea turtles, using classic tools from molecular genetics. Using the simple tools and technologies, the researchers painted a molecular portrait of the ecosystem without needing to collect excrement or track endangered species, older techniques.

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Researchers generate human embryo-like structures that include extraembryonic tissue

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

This is because human embryos are typically not cultured for longer than 14 days because of bioethical concerns, and gastrulation occurs between 17- and 21-days post-fertilization.

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Bayer establishes Bioethics Council

The Pharma Data

The Bioethics Council will maintain regular dialogue with Bayer leadership on the implementation and long-term development of Bayer’s Bioethics Policy. The Bioethics Council will maintain regular dialogue with Bayer leadership on the implementation and long-term development of Bayer’s Bioethics Policy. “I

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Ethical considerations in genomics research

Broad Institute

Ethical considerations in genomics research By Rose Circeo February 15, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Ethical considerations in genomics research The Primer on Medical and Population Genetics is a series of weekly lectures on genetics topics related to human populations and disease.

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Hastings Center partners on AI project led by national academies

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is partnering with a group of leading health, bioethics, equity, tech, patient advocacy, and research organizations, including The Hastings Center, to develop an Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct (AICC).