Genetic testing will not affect insurance premiums
The idea that a new genetic underclass will be created by insurance companies exacting high premiums has been rejected by a new study. Dr Angus MacDonald, an actuarial mathematician from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, has produced mathematical data showing the impact that genetic tests will have on the insurance industry...
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Industry should stand up for science too
by Juliet Tizzard
At last week's British Association science festival, the BA president and chairman of Glaxo Wellcome, Sir Richard Sykes told us that British science is in decline. A mixture of hostility from anti-GM groups and lack of support from government have resulted in an ailing biotechnology industry. Sir Richard's address was...