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Researchers can learn a lot with your genetic information, even when you skip survey questions – yesterday's mode of informed consent doesn't quite fit today's biobank studies

  • Written by Robbee Wedow, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Data Science, Purdue University
imageParticipants in biobank studies are often asked for broad consent to use their data.Science Photo Library - TEK IMAGE/Brand X Pictures via Getty Images

Imagine you agreed to be part of a new and exciting long-term research study to better understand human health and behavior. For the past few years, you’ve been visiting a collection site...

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