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Genetic Discrimination

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the use of genetic information by employers, insurance companies, and others to discriminate against or stigmatize people

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the use of genetic information by employers, insurance companies, and others to discriminate against or stigmatize people

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Genetic Discrimination

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Gene therapy

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manipulation of someone’s genetic material to prevent or treat a disease

  1. replacing a missing or defective gene
  2. repairing a faulty gene
  3. activating or deactivating a gene
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manipulation of someone’s genetic material to prevent or treat a disease

  1. replacing a missing or defective gene
  2. repairing a faulty gene
  3. activating or deactivating a gene
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gene therapy

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eugenics

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the deliberate attempt to improve the genetic makeup of humans by manipulating reproduction

  1. negative eugenics
  2. positive eugenics
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the deliberate attempt to improve the genetic makeup of humans by manipulating reproduction

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eugenics