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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

iNfoRmaTION age of AnXiety: Baby, I've Got Your DNA

Reviving an old tag, here's a story about newborn DNA on record:

Newborn babies in the United States are routinely screened for a panel of genetic diseases. Since the testing is mandated by the government, it’s often done without the parents’ consent, according to Brad Therrell, director of the National Newborn Screening & Genetics Resource Center.

In many states, such as Florida, where Isabel was born, babies’ DNA is stored indefinitely..