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Forensic Epigenetic Age Estimation and Beyond: Ethical and Legal Considerations
Mahsa Shabani1, Pascal Borry1, Inge Smeers2
1KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law, Leuven, Belgium.
Abstract:
Forensic geneticists are in a race to develop methods based on DNA methylation for various forensic applications, including age estimation. We argue that using epigenetic biomarkers could reveal a broad range of health and life-style related information, therefore it is necessary to develop adequate safeguards to protect the privacy of the individuals under scrutiny.
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