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Genetic nondiscrimination

Nature Genetics volume 37, pages 559–560 (2005)Cite this article

The identification and investigation of sentinel cases has illuminated genetic discrimination in the US. Its occurrence impedes applications of biotechnology and is a primary focus of public policy activity at the federal level. Continued research and informed responses may make genetic nondiscrimination more likely.

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    Paul R Billings

  2. Department of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, 94707, California, USA

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