Genetic Database Definitions
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Definition: The current trend “that predominates in the world of genomics, ‘database’ includes physical samples and the information attached”
Reference:Cambon-Thomson, A., presentation in Oct 2006 for the RZPD Tissue Interface Symposium
Comment by jwright — September 23, 2007 #
Definition: “A genomic database is a collection of data arranged in a systematic way so as to be searchable. Genomic data can include inter alia, nucleic acid and protein sequence variants (including neutral polymorphisms, susceptibility alleles to various phenotypes, pathogenic mutations), and polymorphic haplotypes.”
Reference: HUGO Statement on Human Genomic Databases, 2002
Comment by Jessica Wright — January 8, 2008 #
Definition of human population genetic databases: “A collection of genetic, medical and, in some cases, genealogical data from a large number of people, arranged in a systematic way so as to be searchable”
Reference: ELSAGEN Project
Comment by Jessica Wright — January 8, 2008 #
Human biobanks and genetic research databases (HBGRDs) are structured resources that can be used for the purpose of genetic research, which include: a) human biological materials and/or information generated from the analysis of the same; and b) extensive associated information.”
Source: OECD Draft Guidelines for Human Biobanks and Genetic Research Databases, 2008
http://www.oecd.org/document/63/0,3343,en_2649_34537_40305535_1_1_1_1,00.html#11
Comment by Jessica Wright — April 24, 2008 #