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First Genetic Trust identifies itself as a "broker" of genetic information.

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Their role is to act as an intermediary between those donating their genetic material and those using that material for research. Their intent is to protect the confidentiality of the one who is donating by separating it completely from those doing the research.

First Genetic Trust has been described as applying banking principles to genes.