title: Genetic nondiscrimination.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA. billinp@labcorp.com
authors.forename: Paul R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Billings
mesh_terms: D030661:Genetic Privacy; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011287:Prejudice; D011640:Public Policy