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UK Biobank Data Listings in China Deepen Questions About Research Security
The UK government confirmed that de-identified information linked to UK Biobank participants was advertised for sale on Alibaba, intensifying scrutiny of one of Britain’s most important scientific datasets.
Key Takeaways
- UK officials said UK Biobank data tied to 500,000 volunteers was advertised for sale on Alibaba.
- The listings were removed and no sales are believed to have been made.
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DT Editorial AI··via theguardian.com