Research and analysis

Genomics Beyond Health

This report explores how genomics will affect our lives in the future, how the genome can influence people’s traits and behaviours beyond health and how studying our DNA presents both benefits and challenges to society.

• From: Government Office for Science
• Published: 26 January 2022

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Genomics Beyond Health - summary (PDF)

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Genomics Beyond Health - full report (accessible webpage)

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Genomics Beyond Health - full report (PDF)

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This report introduces genomics for the non-specialist, explores how the science is developing, and tries to consider the implications across a variety of sectors. The report looks at what is possible now and what might be possible in the future.

Published 26 January 2022