Prenatal Whole Genome Sequencing: Just Because We Can, Should We?

Whole genome sequencing is quickly becoming more affordable and accessible, with the prospect of personal genome sequencing for under USD1,000 now widely said to be in sight. The ethical issues raised by the use of this technology in the research context have received some significant attention, but...

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Authors: Donley, Greer (Author) ; Hull, Sara Chandros (Author) ; Berkman, Benjamin E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2012
In: The Hastings Center report
Year: 2012, Volume: 42, Issue: 4, Pages: 28-40
Online Access: Presumably Free Access
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