Deciphering Genetics.
Themes identified as part of the Hastings Center's workshop on ethical issues in human genetics in October 1971 continue to remain relevant today. The workshop focused on genetic counseling and the uses of genetic information. Although much has changed since the workshop was held, 2 themes have re...
| Publicado en: | Hastings Center Report Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 19 - 23 |
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May/June 2009
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