Handbook of Human Tissue Sources. A National Resource of Human Tissue Samples

Abstract

One aspect of the recent and rapid advances in biological and medical research is that human tissue is being used in an increasing variety of new ways. Now that techniques exist to extract DNA from minuscule archival samples, Including frozen blood or tissue samples and even paraffin-embedded tissue blocks, genetic tests could potentially be performed on virtually any size stored tissue sample. These technological advances, which have been so instrumental in recent biomedical discoveries, have also raised several legal, ethical, and societal issues, including concerns about privacy and informed consent.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA373679

Entities

People

  • Elisa Eiseman
  • Susanne B. Haga

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Genetics
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Clinical Trial Research.
  • Molecular and genetic basis of cancer.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology