Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms

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Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. defines Genetic Discrimination

Genetic Discrimination

Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease. Genetic discrimination can involve being denied employment or health insurance. In a healthcare context, it can refer to people being treated based on their genetic status rather than by some more relevant criterion.

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