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The Human Genome Project: Justification, Promotion, and Access to Results

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Responsible Genetics

Part of the book series: Philosophy and Medicine ((PHME,volume 70))

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What should responsible geneticists do? This is the key question in this and coming chapters. ‘Responsible geneticists’ are those who actively take moral responsibility for their research and its consequences. The term may include individuals and research teams, as well as the genetics community at large.

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Nordgren, A. (2001). The Human Genome Project: Justification, Promotion, and Access to Results. In: Responsible Genetics. Philosophy and Medicine, vol 70. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9741-8_3

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