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Informed Opinions on Genomic Data Use: Control vs. Money
2020 12 Mar
How much value is there in genomic data donated by the public to companies? How these data might be used? Should providers be compensated somehow? As soon as people become aware of these issues, they start questioning the use and security of their genetic information, shows a recent research. You might also like: Germany Joins ‘1+ Million... Read more
'Genome Cloaking' Protects Patient Data
2017 29 Aug
A new technique known as "genome cloaking", developed by Stanford University researchers, ensures only patients have access to their complete genomic sequence, according to a study published in the journal Science. Using cryptography to hide almost 99 percent of genetic information, the cloaking technique keeps a patient’s private genomic data protected... Read more