Ethical considerations when co-analyzing ancient DNA and data from private genetic databases

The search for genetic connections between ancient and living individuals benefits from access to large genetic databases such as those maintained by genetic testing companies. We discuss the ethical issues we considered during our recent study of African Americans from Catoctin Furnace, Maryland, who were compared with 23andMe, Inc ’s genetic database.
Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tags: Perspective Source Type: research