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. 2007 Jul 7;335(7609):22.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39252.386030.AD.

Should families own genetic information? Yes

Anneke Lucassen  1
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Should families own genetic information? Yes

Anneke Lucassen. BMJ. .

Abstract

We all share our genetic make up with relatives, and Anneke Lucassen argues that we should also share ownership of the results of DNA analysis. Angus Clarke believes, however, that in most cases the knowledge can be considered private

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