Ionizing radiation is a known human carcinogen that can induce a variety of biological
effects depending on the physical nature, duration, doses and dose-rates of exposure …

There are several features of genetic and genomic research that challenge established
norms of informed consent. In this paper, we discuss these challenges, explore specific …

In the endeavour of biobank research there is dispute concerning what type of consent and
which form of donor–biobank relationship meet high ethical standards. Up until now, a …

Background As biobank research has become increasingly widespread within biomedical
research, study-specific consent to each study, a model derived from research involving …

To address the ethical challenges in big data health research we propose the concept of
systemic oversight. This approach is based on six defining features (adaptivity, flexibility …

Research Ethics Recommendations for Whole-Genome Research: Consensus Statement |
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The recent completion of the first two individual whole-genome sequences is a research
milestone. As personal genome research advances, investigators and international research …

Advances in molecular genetics have led to the exponential growth of the direct-to-
consumer genetic testing industry, resulting in the assembly of massive privately owned …

Biobank research has been the focus of great interest of scholars and regulatory bodies who
have addressed different ethical issues. On the basis of a review of the literature it may be …

Method We searched the Web of Science and PubMed databases to find studies addressing
ethical problems in biobanks with no limits set (study design, study population, time period …