Banning genetic discrimination

Article Abstract:

The US Senate passed a bill, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005, on 17 February 2005, which would be good for medicine, science and the nation. Americans were haunted by the fear of genetic discrimination that is generally focused on employment and health insurance, since insurers have an incentive to identify and avoid clients who will cost them more money than the average client, but banning this discrimination might bring lots of relief to them.

Legislative Bodies, US Senate, United States. Congress. Senate, Genetic discrimination

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Bioterror and "Bioart"--A plague o' both your houses

Article Abstract:

The legal and ethical issues raised by two cases involving scientists accused of violating biosafety laws which were passed by the US government, post-September 11, 2001 attacks are discussed. There appears to be a consensus in the scientific community that the free and open exchange of information is ultimately the best defense to both naturally occurring pandemics and deliberate biologic attacks.

Ethics, Ethical aspects, Bioterrorism

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Making smoking history worldwide

Article Abstract:

Ireland was the first country to implement ban on smoking in indoor workplaces including bars and restaurants in 2004 and since then many countries are following the suit, passing legislation for banning smoking in public places. Clean air is becoming a social norm.

Ireland, Evaluation, International aspects, Public health law, Smoking bans

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