Publications

This briefing shares key insights from our 2021 report on genome editing and farmed animals and a public deliberative dialogue, as relevant to The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations (2025).

This summary report sets out the key ethical themes and practical considerations that were identified by participants in our workshop exploring ethical perspectives on the use of genomic data in education.

Exploring the implications of genomic research relating to education and its potential translation into policy and practice.

Assessing the potential, risks and appropriate role of AI-powered genomic health prediction (AIGHP) in the UK health system.

We bring together, for the first time, a comprehensive UK map of publicly available ethics resources aimed at supporting the discovery, development and application of genomic technologies.

Exploring how AI is transforming the capabilities and practice of genomic science, and what such a transformation could mean for people and society.

Establishing a UK best practice approach for ethical standards in genomics research.

Providing fresh insight into people’s views on precision breeding and its implications for farmed animals and our food systems.

Examining the social and ethical issues raised by the potential use of genome editing technologies in farmed animal breeding.

A commissioned rapid online dialogue exploring public views on emerging technologies.

This report sets out guiding principles for ethical use, and recommendations for policy and practice should genome editing become available as a reproductive option for prospective parents.

Whole genome sequencing is cheaper and faster than ever, but interpreting the results is difficult, time-consuming, and expensive. Find out about the ethical issues raised.