Returning Genetic Information
New at the Bioethics Bulletin: Rachel Dvoskin and Dave Kaufman respond a Slate blog post urging an end to 'obsessing about the dangers of genetic information'. They note that reluctance to return...
View ArticleBioethics Bulletin: Engaging Individuals in the Research Process
Our Debra Mathews comments on genetic research, participation, control, trust & ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, the Sequel’, an Op-Ed by Rebecca Skloot Read More >>
View ArticleBioethics Bulletin: Genetic Risk for Hereditary Cancer
A devil beset by details. Genetic counselor and Berman Institute PhD student, Leila Jamal posts. Angelina Jolie’s openness about her preventative mastectomy highlights the need for more accessible...
View ArticleNews Roundup: Lacks’ Family to Have Say in Use of Her Genetic Material
According to Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics Director Ruth Faden, who will serve on the new working group and was part of the discussions with the Lacks family, said,"For NIH to take a step...
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