title: Whose right to genetic knowledge?
abstract: A new section in this issue of Nature highlights the growing demands of insurers for access to genetic information, the diversity of legislative responses, and the many scientific uncertainties. The history of genetics suggests a controversial way forward.
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality; D030661:Genetic Privacy; D036281:Genetic Research; D005820:Genetic Testing; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D015273:Insurance Selection Bias; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012926:Social Control, Formal