Genetic research on biospecimens poses minimal risk.

Genetic research on biospecimens poses minimal risk.
Trends Genet. 2014 Dec 16;
Authors: Wendler DS, Rid A
Abstract
Genetic research on human biospecimens is increasingly common. However, debate continues over the level of risk that this research poses to sample donors. Some argue that genetic research on biospecimens poses minimal risk; others argue that it poses greater than minimal risk and therefore needs additional requirements and limitations. This debate raises concern that some donors are not receiving appropriate protection or, conversely, that valuable research is being subject to unnecessary requirements and limitations. The present paper attempts to resolve this debate using the widely-endorsed 'risks of daily life' standard. The three extant versions of this standard all suggest that, with proper measures in place to protect confidentiality, most genetic research on human biospecimens poses minimal risk to donors.
PMID: 25530152 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Trends in Genetics : TIG - December 16, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Wendler DS, Rid A Tags: Trends Genet Source Type: research