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The Ghost in Our Genes: Legal and Ethical Implications of Epigenetics
Mark A. Rothstein University of Louisville - Institute for Bioethics, Health Policy, and Law; University of Louisville - Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Yu Cai Arizona State University Gary E. Marchant Arizona State University - College of Law Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2009 Abstract: Epigenetics is one of the most scientifically important, and legally and ethically significant, cutting-edge subjects of scientific discovery. Epigenetics link environmental and genetic influences on the traits and characteristics of an individual, and new discoveries reveal that a large range of environmental, dietary, behavioral, and medical experiences can significantly affect the future development and health of an individual and their offspring. This article describes and analyzes the ethical and legal implications of these new scientific findings.
Keywords: Epigenetics, genetic, environmental JEL Classifications: K32, I18 Accepted Paper SeriesDate posted: June 04, 2008 ; Last revised: October 01, 2009Suggested CitationContact Information
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