Blurring lines The research activities of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies raise questions about consumers as research subjects

Companies that offer direct‐to‐consumer genetic testing and conduct research are blurring the line between customers and research subjects. Should these companies adhere to the same ethical regulations as academic researchers?

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Published inEMBO reports Vol. 11; no. 8; pp. 579 - 582
Main Authors Howard, Heidi C, Borry, Pascal, Knoppers, Bartha Maria
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Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.08.2010
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Abstract Companies that offer direct‐to‐consumer genetic testing and conduct research are blurring the line between customers and research subjects. Should these companies adhere to the same ethical regulations as academic researchers?
AbstractList Companies that offer direct‐to‐consumer genetic testing and conduct research are blurring the line between customers and research subjects. Should these companies adhere to the same ethical regulations as academic researchers?
Author Howard, Heidi C
Knoppers, Bartha Maria
Borry, Pascal
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