DNA databases & information
Forensic DNA databases provide great advances in identifying criminals and solving crimes. Medical DNA data can improve diagnostics and speed up research into new medicines. So what is, and what is not, possible with these various types of data? And do the benefits of using this data outweigh the potential disadvantages, such as loss of privacy? What role does intellectual property play?
Current projects
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Novels as future genomics scenarios
How can novels influence discussion about the effects of genomics?
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Biobanks and governance
Which issues should be set on the agenda in the public debate about biobanks?
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Bio-information and self-image
How do bio-informatics and bio-information affect our individual and collective image of ourselves as human beings?
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Blocked innovations?
How can athe intellectual property of genomics innovations be divided more fairly?
Completed projects
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DNA-banks research - legal and social aspects
Is a participant entitled to all the information generated by head by biobank study?