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"The science and technology of genetic testing is rapidly advancing with the consequences that genetic testing may well offer the prospect of being able to detect the onset of future disabilities. Some recent research also indicates that certain behavioural profiles may have a strong genetic ba...
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Routledge,
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| Publisher Address: | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : |
| Publication Dates: | 2015. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"The science and technology of genetic testing is rapidly advancing with the consequences that genetic testing may well offer the prospect of being able to detect the onset of future disabilities. Some recent research also indicates that certain behavioural profiles may have a strong genetic basis, such as the determination to succeed and win or the propensity for risk-taking, which may be of interest to third parties. However, as this technology becomes more prevalent there is a danger that the genetic information may be misused by entities such as employers, insurance companies, educationa "As genetic technologies advance, genetic testing may well offer the prospect of detecting the onset of future disabilities. Some research also forwards that certain behavioural profiles may have a strong genetic basis, such as the determination to succeed, or the propensity for risk-taking. As this technology becomes more prevalent there is a danger that genetic information may be misused by third parties, and that particular genetic profiles may be discriminated against by employers, insurance companies, and educational facilities. This book explores the different forms and potential uses |
| Carrier Form: | xvi, 282 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780415836937 (hardback) : 041583693X (hardback) |
| Index Number: | K3611 |
| CLC: | D971.227 |
| Call Number: | D971.227/G328 |