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DNA Banking

Journal Article · · American Journal of Human Genetics; (United States)
OSTI ID:7076663
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  1. Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center for Mental Retardation, Waltham, MA (United States)

The author is involved in the ethical, legal, and social issues of banking of DNA and data from DNA analysis. In his attempt to determine the extent of DNA banking in the U.S., the author surveyed some commercial companies performing DNA banking services. This article summarizes the results of that survey, with special emphasis on the procedures the companies use to protect the privacy of individuals. 4 refs.

DOE Contract Number:
FG02-91ER61237
OSTI ID:
7076663
Journal Information:
American Journal of Human Genetics; (United States), Journal Name: American Journal of Human Genetics; (United States) Vol. 51:5; ISSN AJHGAG; ISSN 0002-9297
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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