• The Dubious Consent Question At The Heart Of The Human Genome Project

  • Jul 15 2024
  • Duración: 14 m
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The Dubious Consent Question At The Heart Of The Human Genome Project

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  • The Human Genome Project was a massive undertaking that took more than a decade and billions of dollars to complete. For it, scientists collected DNA samples from anonymous volunteers who were told the final project would be a mosaic of DNA. Instead, over two-thirds of the DNA comes from one person: RP11. No one ever told him. Science journalist Ashley Smart talks to host Emily Kwong about his recent investigation into the decision to make RP11 the major donor — and why unearthing this history matters to genetics today.

    Read Ashley's full article in Undark Magazine here.

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