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New Database Focuses on Genetic Policy and Laws

Bethesda, Maryland -- The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today unveiled a new Web-based resource that will enable researchers, health professionals and the general public to more easily locate information on laws and policies related to a wide array of genetic issues. The NHGRI Policy and Legislation Database is located on NHGRI's Web site at www.genome.gov/LegislativeDatabase. The free, searchable database currently focuses on the following subject areas: genetic testing and counseling; insurance and employment discrimination, newborn screening; privacy of genetic information and confidentiality; informed consent; and commercialization and patenting. Posted by Editor at July 20, 2004 11:38 AM