Genomic Conversations

On this page you can find some of the big questions in genomics. These are areas that have no right or wrong answers. Scientists, policy makers, and members of the public have to weigh up the pros and cons and come to a subjective decision on how to proceed.

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Genomic conversations: animals in biomedical research

How do you feel about animals being used in biomedical research? In this conversation page, we’ll explore how animals are used in biomedical research - including some of the benefits and limitations and what the future may hold.

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Genomic conversations: animals in conservation and biodiversity research

How do you feel about the use of animals in biodiversity research – such as species conservation, biodiversity monitoring or evolutionary studies? In this conversation page, we’ll explore how animals are used in biodiversity research – including some of the benefits and risks and what the future may hold.

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Genomic conversations: direct-to-consumer genetic testing

Have you ever wanted to know more about your genetic make-up? In this conversation page, we’ll explore direct-to-consumer genetic testing – including some of the benefits and limitations of these tests and what the future may hold.

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Genomic conversations: genetically editing animals for agriculture

How do you feel about the genetic editing of farm animals, such as chickens, sheep, pigs and cows? In this conversation page, we’ll explore the role of genetic editing in agriculture – and some of the benefits, risks and what the future may hold.

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Genomic conversations: whole genome sequencing of babies from birth

How do you feel about sequencing the whole genome at birth? In this conversation page, we’ll explore the use of whole genome sequencing in newborn babies – including some of the benefits, risks and what the future may hold.

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