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Genomics

DNA sequences like the one pictured in this image can help predict diseases for patients and their families, but the ethics and legality of sharing that information among family members are still unformed.

When should your genetic information trump your right to privacy?

Science

Sequencing the first human genome cost a whopping $2.7 billion; today it costs only about $1,000. But now that genomic testing a lot more accessible, are we ready to deal with the legal and ethical questions surrounding genetic information?