Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Human Genetics Special Emphasis Panel [ELS]

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The Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Human Genetics [ELS] Special Emphasis Panel reviews ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics. Specific areas are:

  • Psychosocial, ethical, and legal issues for both consumers and professionals in testing for genetic diseases including cancer
  • Sociological/anthropological studies related to human genetics;
  • Philosophical studies;
  • Genetic policy studies; and history of science studies.

Study sections with most closely related areas of similar science listed in rank order are:

Psychosocial Risk and Disease Prevention [PRDP]



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