ISBN: 9780282302238 - technological advances in genetics testing: implications for the future: hearing before the subcommittee on technology of the committee on science, u. ... congress, second session, september 17, 1996 (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book thoroughly examines the vast ethical, social, and legal questions brought about by rapid advancements in genetic testing technologies. The text engages with the unfolding Human Genome Project examining topics such as proper accreditation, quality control, and the development of testing standards. The author also considers the risks of potential genetic discrimination in health insurance and employment settings, proposing legislation to safeguard personal privacy and rights. Exploring the power that the discovery of genetics places in the hands of society, the author weighs the scientific implications and ethical dilemmas, the potential benefits and risks, and the profound impact it may have on humankind and the future of medicine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…