Genetics and Policy Issues

Entities ranging from professional organizations to legislatures and agencies have created a vast body of evolving policy to guide physicians and researchers through the maze of ethical, legal and social issues surrounding genetics and molecular medicine.

AMA Science highlights some of the most pressing policy topics here:

• Stem cell research
• Genetic testing
• Genetic discrimination in employment and insurance
• Gene patenting
• Protecting human research participants

Learn more about basic genetics and applied genetics