Science in society

Genomics impacts all of us - from the ethics of genetic testing to how new treatments are shared. Discover more about science in society below.

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Recreate a Face

Discover how DNA can provide clues to recreate the faces of people from the past.

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Genome Generation Express

Explore, discuss and reflect on the social and ethical issues associated with genetic and genomic science.

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Timeline: History of Genomics

Explore key events in genomics and genetics research alongside those in historical and popular culture.

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Small Experimental Mouse Is On The Laboratory Researcher's Hand

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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Genomics Lite: Whose genome was sequenced first?

Genomics Lite is a series of public webinars, in this session we unpicked the Human Genome Project with two guests who worked on this landmark initiative and find out whose DNA was sequenced first.

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The Human Genome Project: Personal Stories

This film features personal accounts from scientists from the USA and UK who were involved in the Human Genome Project.

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The UK National DNA Database

The UK National DNA Database holds DNA profiles and samples from across the UK to help police forces investigate crime.

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