Beschreibung:
Completion of the Human Genome Project will make possible a staggering array of new medical technologies, including new diagnostic and screening tests for inherited disorders, gene therapies, and the ability to manipulate a person's inherited, non-disease traits. Most of the attention given to the social implications of these technologies has focused on their potential to harm the individual, for example, by denying employment or insurance.
1. Introduction 2. The Human Genome Project 3. The Practical Applications of Human Genetic Technology 4. The Impact of Genetic Technologies 5. Access to Genetic Technologies 6. Genetic Technologies and the Challenge to Equality 7. Responding to the Challenge 8. Conclusion