By Joseph S. Alper, Catherine Ard, Adrienne Asch, Jon Beckwith
The Double-Edged Helix explores the impression of modern genetic discoveries on either diversified inhabitants segments and society as an entire. The authors tackle the scientific and moral implications of the hot applied sciences, outlining strength confident and unwanted effects of genetic examine on minorities, people with disabilities, and people of numerous sexual orientations. proposing a big selection of views, this ebook emphasizes the necessity to make sure that examine into genetics study doesn't lead to discrimination opposed to humans at the foundation in their DNA.
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