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Genetic nondiscrimination

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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.

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    Paul R Billings

  2. Department of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, 94707, California, USA

    Paul R Billings

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Billings, P. Genetic nondiscrimination. Nat Genet 37, 559–560 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/ng0605-559

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