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dgmacarthur | September 15, 2009 In the second of three guest posts, lawyers Daniel Vorhaus and Lawrence Moore of the superb blog Genomics Law Report discuss the implications for personal genomics customers if their provider goes bankrupt. In part one of the series (posted yesterday), Vorhaus and Moore dissected the implications of the privacy policies of two personal genomics companies, TruGenetics and 23andMe.
Today's post is an in-depth analysis of the complex legal issues surrounding the treatment of genetic information gathered by a now-bankrupt personal genomics company. For those who get a little lost in the legal…
dgmacarthur | June 19, 2009Misha Angrist points me to the launch of TruGenetics, which basically looks like just another genome scan company with a unique gimmick: they're giving 10,000 scans away free.
What's the business model here? The registration page provides some hints:
Your questionnaire responses and genetic information will be used for genetic research. One of the main goals of TruGenetics⢠is to develop a unique research database for conducting genetic studies. Your decision to use TruGenetics'⢠services indicates that you are willing to contribute your questionnaire responses and genetic information to…