Are you being discriminated against because of your genes?
9th Nov 2005, 06:16 GMT
ABC News Australia reports that many people believe that they're being discriminated against because of the results of genetic tests for a variety of medical conditions-- some even going so far as to avoid applying for life insurance. "People are opting out of the scene without putting themselves up for rejection," she said. An Australian government-funded committee will soon begin probing the claims in more depth.
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