Genetic discrimination (GD) is a complex, multifaceted ethical, psychosocial, and legal
phenomenon. It is defined as the differential treatment of asymptomatic individuals or their …

Over the past 15 years, a series of empirical studies in different countries have shown that
our increasing genetic knowledge leads to new forms of exclusion, disadvantaging and …

Abstract The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) was recently
enacted in the United States. Its supporters have applauded the passage of GINA, and they …

This article analyzes the argumentation used in European governmental and expert
discussion on genetic discrimination in life insurance. The article focuses on competing …

In the present article, the authors provide a general overview of the academic and legal
debate on the regulation of access to and use of genetic information by non-medical actors …

Since the advent of the Human Genome Project, concerns have been raised about the
potential inappropriate collection, storage and use of genetic information, particularly in the …

Revolutions in genetic technology have heralded the age of population-scale genomic
metadata. This article analyzes the tensions and gaps between traditional conceptions of …

This chapter overviews discussion of the US position, in consideration of the US helping to
lead the introduction of federal-level legislation in genetic antidiscrimination law and in …

The article is devoted to the problematic issues of legal regulation of public relations arising
from protection against discrimination based on genetic status in the legislation and law …

Il contesto sociale mostra una sempre maggiore richiesta di tutela “forte” dell'identità
genetica e delle relative informazioni, di fronte a sempre più pervasive raccolte, impieghi e …