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Genetic Testing
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House and Senate Pass Anti-Discrimination Bill For Genetic Testing
Last week, the House and the Senate both passed a bill, H.R. 493/S. 358 (the "Bill"), that prohibits discrimination based on genetic testing results. The Bill prohibits health plans and…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Sequenom Prenatal Test Approved in NY
The Associated Press reports: Shares of Sequenom Inc., which makes genetic analysis products, soared Thursday on word New York state approved a noninvasive prenatal test for a fetal disorder called…
D.C. Medical Malpractice Blog
Breast Cancer Gene Linked to Father: New Study
Breast cancer genes can be inherited from a father, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Half of genetic breast cancers are actually…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
NY Times on Genetic Testing and Abortion
From Sunday's New York Times, Genetic Testing + Abortion = ???, by Amy Harmon:SARAHLYNN LESTER, 32, considers herself a supporter of abortion rights. She gives money to the National Abortion…
D.C. Medical Malpractice Blog
FTC Warns Consumers about at-home DNA tests
Could a simple medical test tell you if you are likely to get a particular disease? Could it evaluate your health risks and even suggest a specific treatment? Could you…
Family Law Prof Blog
Colorado Limits Use of Genetic Tests to Determine Paternity
By Family Law
A new Colorado law that takes effect January 1 limits the use of genetic tests to determine paternity. The new law forbids use of the test after a separation or…
Hepatitis Blog
Controlling foodborne hepatitis A outbreaks related to green onions
21 Sep 2005 Novel use of genetic testing methods helped public health officials control and limit the further spread of four outbreaks of foodborne hepatitis A virus in 2003 related…
LawSites
Database of genetic-testing law and policy
The National Human Genome Research Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a Policy and Legislation Database. The free, searchable database focuses on genetic testing and counseling,…