Ethical issues in Human Genetic Researches

Human genetic information and data considered as very importantresources because of their ability to show genetic characteris of people and their ability of great influence on family, children, and also social groups. Also they may include information that their values are not completely recognized by the time of data gathering and sampling. Although the possibility of data misuse (Political, social,…) may lead to social, individual and even racial discrimination. This review article tries to consider different ethical aspects of genetic researches in the new world condition and recall, the need for more activities in developing countries such as Islamic Republic of Iran in exploring ethical, legal and jurisprudential underpinnings of such developments and also the need for developing standards and ethical codes, passing laws and national acts, and planning executive and procedural approaches for implementation, assessment and management of social, scientific and research bodies and organization which are active in this field.