[Mb-civic] Genes and Financial Fears

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Genes and Financial Fears 
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March 7 2005

When scientists unraveled the chemical sequences in human DNA four years ago, there was great excitement about the prospect of being able to treat people based on their genetic predisposition to disease. Today, that potential is being squandered by fear. Several recent studies have shown that Americans shun genetic testing because they fear it could be used against them by employers or insurers. 

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