Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
American Society of Human Genetics is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of those who participate in genetics and genomics research. In separate statements, the Society examined different aspects of informed consent, including the use of family medical history of research participants, and the use of collected samples and proper disposition of samples and... Read More
In 2000, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office released revised interim guidelines that raised the bar for patent eligibility of nucleic acid sequences. ASHG supports the PTO’s new standard of “specific, substantial and credible” utility in its revised guidelines, and suggested an extension of this standard to keep pace with current and planned research. Related:... Read More
Genetic information about an individual reveals genetic risk information about both the individual and other family members. ASHG issued a statement in 2000 considering the importance of family medical history in genetics research and its balance with ensuring the genetic privacy of research participants’ relatives, and one in 1998 commenting on this balance in the... Read More