UK report calls for protection of genetic privacy.
DNA gathered from a used coffee mug could lead to serious breaches of a person's genetic privacy. The UK government's Human Genetics Commission now recommends making theft of genetic information a criminal offence, writes Michael Gross.
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School of Crystallography, Birbeck College, University of London.
D026683:Advisory Committees; D026688:Bioethical Issues; D030661:Genetic Privacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D006113:United Kingdom