Introduction

Abstract

The issue of biotechnological innovation in many respects represents a substantial challenge to law. Genetic information has both significant margins of “utility” and, conversely, major danger areas. It is a very delicate terrain, involving not only the freedom of scientific research and its practical applications, but also the protection of individual rights. It entails factual consequences that may potentially result in the violation of rights, and imposes the necessity of striking a balance between opposing interests.