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Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI)

/eTHək(ə)l ˈlēɡəl sōSHəl impləˈkāSH(ə)n/

Definition

The ELSI of Human Genetics Research program was developed to examine the issues being raised about how the new genetic information would be used and how individuals and society could be protected from possible harm. In addition to assisting in the development of policy recommendations and guidelines to ensure that genetic information is used appropriately

Source: National Human Genome Research Institute

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