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Affymetrix Inc.
Affymetrix Applauds Congress and President for Enacting the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
June 14th, 2008
Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) applauds the U.S. Congress and President George W. Bush for enacting the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). GINA establishes a much-needed federal prohibition in the United States against genetic discrimination and enacts a national standard for ensuring the privacy of personal genetic information. For more than seven years, Affymetrix has been recognized as a leading industry voice in helping to support and promote this important civil rights legislation. Affymetrix products enable scientists to turn genetic information into specialized detailed knowledge. Since its inception, the company has helped to prevent the misuse or...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-06-14)
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