Genomic Research and Human Subject Privacy

Lin et al discuss the nonintuitive privacy challenges on the public dissemination of the human genomic data. Social concerns about privacy are intricately connected to beliefs about benefits of research and trustworthiness of researchers and government agencies.

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Published inScience (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 305; no. 5681; p. 183
Main Authors Lin, Zhen, Owen, Art B., Altman, Russ B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington American Association for the Advancement of Science 09.07.2004
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
Subjects
Analysis
Data Analysis
Departments
DNA
Ethical aspects
Forensic genetics
Genetic research
Genetics
Genomics
Government agencies
Human genetics
Human Genome Project
Medical genetics
Methods
Persuasive Discourse
Policy Forum
Privacy
Privacy issue
Public access
Research and Development
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Summary:Lin et al discuss the nonintuitive privacy challenges on the public dissemination of the human genomic data. Social concerns about privacy are intricately connected to beliefs about benefits of research and trustworthiness of researchers and government agencies.
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ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1095019