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DNA Research
Research from D.A. Leiman and co-researchers yields new findings on DNA research
July 4th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "The authors define a DNA biobank as a repository of genetic information correlated with patient medical records. DNA biobanks may assist in the research and identification of genetic factors influencing disease and drug interactions, but may raise ethical issues." "How healthcare providers perceive DNA biobanks is unknown. To determine how useful healthcare professionals believe DNA biobanks will be and whether these attitudes differ between private and socialized healthcare systems. The authors surveyed 200 healthcare professionals, including research and non-research focused doctors, nurses and other staff from medical...
Source: Genomics & Genetics Weekly (2008-07-04)
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