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Genetics and the Law
Whether and how genetic information should be used in the criminal justice system is a concern. Do we know enough yet about DNA fingerprinting, for example, to allow its use as evidence in courts of law? Beyond privacy and legal issues, research in genetics also raises questions relating to intellectual property rights. Who owns the results of genetics' research - the researchers, the institution(s) sponsoring the work or the individuals whose genetic material yielded the products? Under what circumstances can or should genes and other genetic material be patented?
- Commercialization and Patenting
Who owns the products of genetic information?
- DNA Forensics
Issues relating to the reliability of genetic information used as forensic evidence in courts of law.
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Program Funded Workshops, Projects and Publications
For conferences, workshops, see: ELSI Program Activities.
For full citations, see Publications and Products.
For further description of the author's project, see ELSI Grant Abstracts.
- Andrews, Lori B. "Conceptual frameworks for genetics policy."
- Carroll, Ann (Coleman, Carl H.) "A model for state policy on genetic testing/screening."
- Citrin, Toby. "Genome technology & reproduction: values & public policy."
- Elias, Sherman. "Human genome workshop: ethics, law and social policy."
- Gostin, Lawrence. "Genetics legislation: syntax, science and policy."
- Page, David. "Human genome project: science, law, and social change."
- Page, David. "Genetics and society: impact of new technologies on law, medicine and policy."
Last Reviewed: October 2004
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