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Genomic Data Ethics

Meaning

Genomic Data Ethics encompasses the set of moral principles and professional standards governing the collection, analysis, storage, and application of an individual’s genetic information in clinical and research settings. This ethical framework addresses profound issues of privacy, informed consent, potential discrimination, and the equitable access to genomic health insights. Within the hormonal health domain, it specifically governs how genetic predispositions to endocrine disorders or metabolic dysfunctions are handled and communicated to the patient. It ensures that scientific power is wielded responsibly and respectfully.