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Genetics publications
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Last modified date:15 May 2007
Key DH-published documents examining issues and advances in genetics, and applications of new techniques.
Our inheritance, our future - realising the potential of genetics in the NHS
Genetics white paper.
Government's response to the HGC report
Response to Baroness Helena Kennedy QC's report.
Code of practice and guidance on genetic paternity testing services
An ad hoc Group on Genetic Paternity Testing Services was brought together for the express purpose of considering genetic paternity testing services provided in the United Kingdom. Augsut 2006: This is not a statutory Code of Practice and it is currently being revised to reflect changes since it was published in 2001, including the Human Tissue Act (2004).
Stem cell research: medical progress with responsibility
The report of the CMO's Expert Group on Therapeutic Cloning and the Government response to the report.
Laboratory services for genetics (August 2000)
Report of an expert working group to the NHS Executive and the Human Genetics Commission
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