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A Theory Of Genetic Dimensions In The Law, Ana Santos Rutschman, Yaniv Heled, Liza Vertinsky
A Theory Of Genetic Dimensions In The Law, Ana Santos Rutschman, Yaniv Heled, Liza Vertinsky
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Since the biotechnology revolution of the 1970s, genetic science and genetic technology have captured the public imagination. They have become a centerpiece of how we understand ourselves, our relationship with other humans, other living beings, our environment, and—indeed—with the universe. Through this evolution of understanding, genetic phenomena have acquired many meanings, some rooted in objective reality and others subjective and dependent on individual perceptions and sentiments.
However, legal decision-making and policymaking have not kept pace and reflect only a partial understanding of the multiple dimensions of genetic phenomena, which are forced into narrowing legal pathways, neglecting vital interests. As the …