Consider the case where DNA samples from the Havasupai were misused. What were the consequences that the University involved in the research had to face?

a. The Havasupai sued the university, which ultimately paid $700,000 to the tribe's members and returned the blood samples.
b. The university did not face any consequences because they were deemed to have committed no ethical offences.
c. The Havasupai did not sue the university but negotiated for more payment for the DNA samples to be used in other ways.
d. The university was banned from conducting all forms of DNA research after the incident with the Havasupai.


Answer: a. The Havasupai sued the university, which ultimately paid $700,000 to the tribe's members and returned the blood samples.

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