Ethics of genetics

Post-eugenics, 'eubionics' and the 'handicap ground' for abortion

Ruth McNally examines the quest for individual bodily perfection. 15/07/04

Can antenatal counselling be nondirective?

The boundary between choice and coercion is not always clear cut. 08/04/04

Pharmacogenetics, uncertainty and ethics

The ethics of pharmacogenetics are difficult to discern at present, argues Adam Hedgecoe. 09/12/03

The impact of genetic risk on UK Pakistani families

How does genetic risk influence reproductive and marital decisions by British Pakistanis, among whom marriage to relatives such as cousins may be preferred? Alison Shaw and Jane Hurst are investigating. 25/11/03

Identification: suspect

Where will the National DNA Database lead us? Robin Williams, Paul Johnson and Paul Martin are investigating. 28/04/03

Inside Information report

Report by the Human Genetics Commission on the storage, use and protection of personal genetic information. 19/07/02

To tell or not to tell: Family communication about genetic risk

What issues are important to people when telling (or not telling) relatives about a family history of genetic disease? 19/07/02

Loading the dice: Genes and the insurance industry

There has been no shortage of comment on the likely impact of genetics on the insurance industry, but little research into behaviours, experience and attitudes. A new research project will provide valuable information. 05/02/02

Moratorium on the use of genetic test results by insurers

Government and the Association of British Insurers agree moratorium on use of genetic test results by insurers until 2006. 05/02/02