Epigenetics ELSI: Darker Than You Think?. Issue 10 (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Joly, Yann; So, Derek; Saulnier, Katie; Dyke, Stephanie O.M.
• Is Part Of: Trends in genetics. Volume 32:Issue 10(2016)
• Page Start: 591
• Page End: 592
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: epigenetics -- epigenomics -- ELSI -- ethics -- eugenics -- genetic discrimination -- science communication; Genetics -- Periodicals; 576.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tig.2016.07.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0168-9525

Abstract

Abstract : Emerging ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) scholarship in epigenetics has focused largely on hypothetical issues involving institutional racism, discrimination, and eugenics. To avoid an unwarranted backlash against this promising research field, we encourage a more balanced ELSI discussion conveying the full spectrum of issues faced by stakeholders.