Legal issues in genomic medicine.
Society has entered uncharted territory regarding how, when and where genetic information can be used. This article discusses the major issues raised by increased access to genomic information, which will ultimately be resolved by legislation or the courts.
Interleukin Genetics, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA. preilly@ilgenetics.com
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