title: The limits of genetic inquiry.
abstract: Within the next few years scientists will almost certainly have pieced together a broad map of the major gene locations on the twenty-three human chromosomes. The rapid unfolding of this new knowledge raises new questions: What limits, if any, should be imposed on its acquisition? Who should control the wealth of resulting data? How should it be used? If, because of a deep-seated need for certitude, many persons are likely to perceive a positive gene probe test as an indicator of biologic destiny, probes may acquire a misleading status in our medical armamentarium.
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D002874:Chromosome Mapping; D003219:Confidentiality; D030881:Disclosure; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D004989:Ethics; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D005819:Genetic Markers; D005820:Genetic Testing; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012106:Research; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D005819:Genetic Markers