GENETIC DISCRIMINATION

Genetic Discrimination

Genetic Discrimination

Introduction

DNA-based tests are among the first commercial functions of the new genetic discoveries to medicine. These tests are in use to diagnose a variety of conditions or estimate the likelihood for developing one.

Discussion

Test results already are being offered as evidence to support medical and non-medical cases in courts, including medical malpractice, discrimination, privacy violations, child custody disputes, and criminal cases. This portrays a civilization so dependent on genetic engineering and cloning, that the birth of natural babies no longer exists (Krogh 2004). This is an extremely fictitious situation, and will likely never happen. But the threat of ...