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Genetic information in the age of genohype.

Medicine, health care, and philosophy - 1 Jan 2006

Kakuk Péter

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We will analyse the representations and conceptualisation of genetics and genetic information in bioethical discourse. Genetics and genetic information is widely believed to be revolutionizing medicine and is sometimes misconceived as having a high predictive value compared to traditional diagnostics. We will attempt to present the inherent limitations of genetic information within its health care context. We...

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PMID: 17072566
DOI: 10.1007/s11019-006-0001-8

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