pharmaphorum
JANUARY 18, 2023
In 2016, scientists behind a study called the Resilience Project analysed genetic data from 589,000+ people and found 13 adults who carried genetic variants that should have resulted in serious – even deadly – childhood disease, but who were apparently healthy. Giving participants something in return.
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 24, 2023
As part of the US government’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, a Cancer Moonshot Biobank was launched that asked participants to donate biospecimens and associated health information to aid research. Scientists are able to study the aggregated, de-identified genetics of these individuals.
XTalks
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Biobanks are used for the coordination of high-yield patient sample collection. Moreover, biobanks are no longer passive biorepositories for accrual of samples and serve a more utilitarian function in identifying and coordinating specific research cohorts for longitudinal and prospective studies. Biobanking Models.
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