We're off to see the genome

被引：18

作者：

Reilly, PR

Page, DC

机构：

[1] Shriver Ctr Mental Retardat, Waltham, MA 02452 USA

[2] MIT, Howard Hughes Med Inst, Whitehead Inst, Cambridge, MA 02142 USA

[3] MIT, Dept Biol, Cambridge, MA 02142 USA

来源：

NATURE GENETICS | 1998年 / 20卷 / 01期

基金：

美国国家卫生研究院;

关键词：

D O I：

10.1038/1668

中图分类号：

Q3 [遗传学];

学科分类号：

071007 ; 090102 ;

摘要：

We discuss some societal and legal ramifications of the human genetics revolution. Our reflections were stimulated by discussions among scientists, citizens and legal experts at a large public symposium. We outline key issues regarding oversight of genetic research on human subjects, banking of DNA data by governments and corporations, the potential impact of behavioural genetics and effects upon racial and racist thinking. We contend that, in some cases, well-intentioned but naive efforts to protect the rights of individuals and groups may hurt everyone by blocking the progress of useful research.

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页码：15 / 17

页数：3