The $1000 genome: Ethical and legal issues in whole genome sequencing of individuals

American Journal of Bioethics

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2003, Pages W35-W42

  Robertson, John A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW   (United States)

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EID: 85012480728     PISSN: 15265161     EISSN: 15360075     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1162/152651603322874762     Document Type: Note

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