On May 25, 2026, the Life Sciences Ethics Sub-committee of the National Science and Technology Ethics Committee officially released the "Ethical Guidelines for Human Genetic Data Research", providing systematic ethical norms and operational guidelines for related scientific activities involving human genetic data.

Human genetic data refers to various types of data obtained from human biological samples (such as cells, tissues, organs, body fluids, and secretions, etc.) or derived from them, which can directly reflect human genetic information. It encompasses the fundamental "blueprint" that determines our growth and development, physiological functions, and susceptibility to diseases.

人体基因数据研究伦理指引