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DNA scans for infants raise privacy and discrimination concerns

Genetic counselors in Boston are offering parents a controversial peek at their baby’s future health. It’s part of a landmark study that could lead to gene scans for all infants at birth. A trial underway at Brigham and Women’s Hospital uses genomic screening to screen for about 1,800 conditions. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source

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