Research Ethics Recommendations for Whole-Genome Research December 20, 2016 By Warren Whipple Interest in whole-genome research has grown substantially over the past few months. This article explores the challenging ethics issues associated with this work. Filed Under: Tags: Eric Juengst More from UNC Center for Bioethics Center Faculty Featured in the Media October 2025 Anne Lyerly, a member of the World Health Organization working group, contributed to new guidance. ICYMI: Sorting Out Capacity, Competency, and Surrogate Decision-Making: The Fine Line Between Law and Ethics