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The Law Of Above Averages: Leveling The New Genetic Enhancement Playing Field, Maxwell J. Mehlman
The Law Of Above Averages: Leveling The New Genetic Enhancement Playing Field, Maxwell J. Mehlman
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In this article, I will explore some of the legal implications of this emerging technology-the technology of genetic enhancement. Specifically, I will discuss how the law might respond to two related consequences: an increase in social inequality, and the
The Human Genome Project And The Courts: Gene Therapy And Beyond, Maxwell J. Mehlman
The Human Genome Project And The Courts: Gene Therapy And Beyond, Maxwell J. Mehlman
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How Will We Regulate Genetic Enhancement, Maxwell J. Mehlman
How Will We Regulate Genetic Enhancement, Maxwell J. Mehlman
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Genetic enhancement technologies present difficult and novel regulatory issues, including the problem of measuring and comparing risks and benefits and dealing with the impact of these technologies on social values. This Article describes and evaluates the potential approaches that may be taken to regulate these technologies. The author concludes that a variety of approaches will be necessary, involving self-regulation, government restrictions on access and use, licensing, and a national lottery.