The genome and the law: should increased genetic knowledge change the law?

How laws should change in light of increasing knowledge of the human genome will be a central question occupying legal thought in coming decades as progress in genetics changes not only the understanding of human nature, but also the ability to manipulate human nature. Elliott identifies a few impor...

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Published in:Harvard journal of law and public policy 2001-09, Vol.25 (1), p.61-70
Main Author: Elliott, E D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Behavior
Bioethics
Biological Evolution
DNA testing
Evolution
Genetic engineering
Genetic Research - legislation & jurisprudence
Genetics
Genomes
Genomics
Human genome
Human Genome Project - legislation & jurisprudence
Human nature
Humans
Knowledge
Law
Laws, regulations and rules
Legislation as Topic
Social Change
United States
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Summary:How laws should change in light of increasing knowledge of the human genome will be a central question occupying legal thought in coming decades as progress in genetics changes not only the understanding of human nature, but also the ability to manipulate human nature. Elliott identifies a few important legal questions that the genetic and evolutionary revolution in human understanding presents.
ISSN:0193-4872
2374-6572