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Genetics and Health

April 12th, 2007

Genetic Privacy in Minnesota

DNA is being collected from birth. In Minnesota, blood samples are collected from all newborns unless parents specifically request an exemption. But, these samples cannot be used for research or any other reason not related to disease testing unless the parents sign consent forms.
Genetic privacy advocates think that no blood samples should be taken at […]

By Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD -- 1 comment