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Posts Tagged: "DNA"

September 4, 2009: Personalized Genetic Testing

September 4, 2009: Personalized Genetic Testing

Is the promise of direct-to-consumer genetic testing being oversold? What ethical and public policy concerns does selling genetic tests directly to the public raise?

Posted: Sep 4th, 2009  Comments: 2   Views: 4,054   
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March 6, 2009: Familial DNA Testing

March 6, 2009: Familial DNA Testing

Some say that without safeguards it is a slippery slope on the road to genetic surveillance. Others are convinced it will bring many more criminals to justice.

Posted: Mar 6th, 2009  Comments: 1   Views: 5,909   
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