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The Growing Concern Over Overseas Export of Korean Genome Data Genome data, which contains the totality of genetic information that can identify genetic characteristics, disease risks, and drug responses, is considered one of the most sensitive biometric data. However, recent developments have raised concerns about the potential misuse of this data as it is being exported overseas without proper oversight. According to a response from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, obtained through a request by a People Power Party lawmaker, there has been no compilation or inspection of approvals and reports regarding the overseas export of human body information, including genomes, over the past five years. The ministry stated that there are no provisions in the Bioethics and Safety Act regarding the approval or reporting of the export of human body information, including genomes, overseas. This lack of regulation means that the government does not manage or supervise the overseas export of g...

Understanding the Evolution of Cancer Treatment Cancer is fundamentally a genetic disease. It arises when changes in a person's DNA, referred to as variants or mutations, disrupt normal cell functions such as growth and division. These changes can be inherited from families or acquired during a person's lifetime due to factors like smoking, ultraviolet radiation, and infectious agents. Over the past few decades, we've entered an era of personalised medicine. This approach involves tailoring cancer treatment to each patient's unique characteristics, considering their genetic and molecular make-up, overall health status, age, body composition, lifestyle habits, and use of other medications. As a result, the role of genetics in cancer treatment has become more prominent. The Role of Genetic Testing in Cancer Care Advances in DNA sequencing technologies have made it possible to detect genetic variants more quickly and accurately. These tests can look for just a few gene...