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A genome blogger manifesto.

Manuel Corpas1

  • 1Independent, Cambridge, UK. mc@manuelcorpas.com.

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|April 17, 2013
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Summary

Affordable genomic testing allows consumer access to personal genomics. This community lacks a defined code of conduct, prompting a proposal for shared values and ethical guidelines for personal genome exploration.

Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Consumer Health Informatics

Background:

  • The decreasing cost of genomic testing has democratized access to personal genomics data for consumers.
  • Individuals are increasingly exploring their genomic data beyond initial provider reports.
  • A self-organized community of personal genome bloggers has emerged to share experiences and data.

Discussion:

  • The burgeoning personal genomics community currently lacks a publicly established set of shared values or a code of conduct.
  • This absence presents challenges for consistent and ethical exploration of personal genomic information.
  • The author proposes a foundational framework for community ideals based on personal experience as a genome blogger.

Key Insights:

  • Personal genomics exploration by consumers is rapidly expanding.

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  • There is a critical need for ethical guidelines and community standards in personal genomics.
  • A proposed code of conduct can foster responsible data sharing and interpretation within the consumer genomics community.

    • Outlook:

    • Establishing community-driven ethical frameworks is crucial for the future of consumer genomics.
    • Further development of shared values will support more informed and responsible personal genome exploration.
    • This work serves as a starting point for broader discussions on governance in the personal genomics space.