The results from research have been known to produce harms to members of the sampled population who do not actually participate in the research study. an example of the type of research that could result in group harms is:

An example of the type of research that could result in group harms is as study of the link of genetics between the samples of DNA that was found in early era of west coast Native American tribes and archaeological site of Asians. It would cause harm because both samples are different and than taking sample of DNA is crucial and sensitive that a minor mistake might produce an erroneous result.