New policies are needed to safeguard participants' identity
in genetic studies, cautions TAU researcher
The growing ease of DNA sequencing has led to enormous
advancements in the scientific field. Through extensive networked databases,
researchers can access genetic information to gain valuable knowledge about
causative and preventative factors for disease, and identify new targets for
future treatments. But the wider availability of such information also has a
significant downside — the risk of revealing personal information.