Is your genetic code yours to sell/publish? #asknostr
Discussion
It's YOUR body, right? I.e., it's your property and yours to do with as you like.
But your parents, siblings and children have very similar generic codes as you. When you distribute yours, you reveal part of theirs, so if their code is their property, shouldn't they get a say?
Good point. I hadn't considered that aspect of it. Perhaps, then, they should get a share in any proceeds as well, financial or medical. 🤔
But should they have a veto? If you want to sell your DNA for $5, should they be able to block the transaction? What about grandparents, grandkids, cousins? :)
Also good points. While it is your body, it is not solely your genetics. So perhaps your family should have some say in the matter, or it shouldn't be done at all. I'm not sure which is best. It's sort of like if there was some property that had been in your family for generations. It shouldn't be up to just one person to decide how to dispose of it, in my opinion.