Decoding the human genome fuels medical hope and fear
Researchers say deciphering the human genome may transform diagnosis and treatment over decades and billions of dollars. Advances aim to halt disease genes, with Huntington's and cystic fibrosis highlighted, while experts caution that dramatic cures will arrive gradually and depend on genetic testing and early intervention.
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Genetic testing raises ethical questions amid new genome insights
Fourteen years after Huntington's test emerged, many refuse testing due to fears of job and health insurance loss. Experts warn genetic data could trigger discrimination in health and life insurance and employment, while clinicians note shifts in family perceptions. President Clinton urged Congress to pass a bill banning discrimination based on genetic makeup.
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