作者: J. J. Nietfeld , Jeremy Sugarman , Jan-Eric Litton
DOI: 10.1038/NRC3022
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摘要: A new biobanking method is proposed, wherein samples and associated data would be deposited anonymously labelled using a PIN code that produced on the basis of personal biological characteristics, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms. The 'Bio-PIN' to uniquely distinguish sample depositors, plus their data. This could help diminish several long-discussed ethical, legal societal problems in regarding privacy, informed consent, autonomy, security public trust.