Plunging Into the Gene Pool.

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  • Author(s): Johnson, Alissa
  • Source:
    State Legislatures. Mar2007, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p22-24. 3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      MEDICAL genetics laws; GENETICS; PUBLIC opinion; HUMAN gene mapping; LEGISLATION
    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED States
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the rising concern of the U.S. public about genetic testing, particularly the abuse of the technology. According to the author, since the first Wisconsin state law to prevent genetic discrimination has been signed in March 1991, a tidal wave of genetics legislation followed, propelled by the anticipated completion of the Human Genome Project to sequence and map the genes that make up a human being. Public fears continue, however, over the possible abuse of genetic testing technology.