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Chapter 1.

Introduction

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Genetic Research: Violating One's Privacy?

Author: Ronald J. Comer

Princeton University

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1.1 Genetic Research: Violating One's Privacy?

This video explores a nationwide genetic research project conducted in Iceland that attempts to identify genes that may predispose individuals for certain disorders. The researcher in charge was given the right to collect and analyze the private medical records of all Icelandic citizens. The video explores the ethical concerns and potential misuses of such information, while also considering the benefits that genetic research may provide.

1.2 Check Your Understanding

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1. Each of the following concerns has been raised about Iceland's broad genetic studies and databank, except:

2. Why is Iceland a useful location for genetic research?

3. According to the textbook, each of the following kinds of mental health studies raised serious concerns, except:

4. Iceland's genetic studies are largely ______________.

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