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Why should everyone make their genetic data publicly available? What common good does this serve?
by syndicatedjelly 3y ago
Why should everyone make their genetic data publicly available? What common good does this serve?
- AlotOfReading 3y agoIf you're from an undersampled population (e.g. Africans), having more public data is useful for improving large scale genetic research. That's how we find things like ghost lineages. Most people's genetic data is significantly less valuable for research without other info (e.g. medical history) though, so I certainly wouldn't consider that universal advice considering the obvious privacy implications for you and your extended family.