Published Jul 15, 2024
The Dubious Consent Question At The Heart Of The Human Genome Project
Ashley Smart delves into the controversial reliance on a single anonymous donor, RP11, in the Human Genome Project, unraveling the ethical, identity, and scientific integrity issues this raises, and exploring its impact on modern genetics and marginalized communities.

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