The Nuffield Council on Bioethics and the Nuffield Foundation have published an overview of scientific developments in genomics and education. We urge caution over the use of polygenic indices (PGIs) as predictive tools in educational contexts, highlighting areas where further research and ethical scrutiny is needed to assess the implications of translating PGIs into policy and practice.
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB), working in partnership with the Ada Lovelace Institute has published a report warning of the risks to population health and people’s privacy if the NHS was to roll out AI-powered genomic health prediction (AIGHP) technology too soon.
Through mapping existing ethical guidance available to those working in UK-based genomic research and healthcare, we have identified gaps in guidance that need addressing in a coordinated way.
GenomicsPersonalised healthcareBiological and health data
Together with the Ada Lovelace Institute we have published a report highlighting the pressing ethical, legal and social questions surrounding the convergence of AI and genomics.
Peter Mills, Associate Director at the NCOB, takes a look at the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 and explores what it means for the future of farmed food in England.
Research involving animalsGenomicsFood and agriculture
The Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing took place in London last week, on 6-8 March 2023. Pete Mills, Associate Director at NCOB, reflects on this year’s summit – which focused on therapeutic uses of somatic genome editing.
Frances Flinter – Council Member and Emeritus Professor of Clinical Genetics at Guy’s & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust – talks us through some important issues to consider in relation to the introduction of whole genome sequencing of newborn babies.
Reproduction, parenthood & familiesChild and infant healthGenomicsScreening
As we start winding down for a short Christmas break to refresh and recharge ahead of a busy 2023 – it is time to look back on the year just gone, and to celebrate our successes and impact.
Child and infant healthFood and agricultureGenomicsMental healthCosmetic procedures
As England moves closer to new laws allowing the use of genome editing in farming systems, our new public dialogue has given fresh insight into people’s views on precision breeding.
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