Public Perspectives on Investigative Genetic Genealogy: Findings from a National Focus Group Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) is a technique that involves uploading genotypes developed from perpetrator DNA left at a crime scene, or DNA from unidentified remains, to public genetic genealogy databases to identify genetic relatives and, through the creation of a family tree, the individual who was the source of the DNA. As policymakers demonstrate interest in regulating IGG, it is important to understand public perspectives on IGG to determine whether proposed policies are aligned with public attitudes.

Methods

We conducted eight focus groups with members of the public (N = 72), sampled from four geographically diverse US regions, to explore general attitudes and perspectives regarding aspects of IGG practices, applications, and policies. Five ma

SUBMITTER: Dahlquist J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458831 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature