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October 13, 2005

IBM moves to head off Gattica

In the film Gattica, corporations screen their employees through a range of genetic tests. IBM this week introduced non-discrimination policies in this area signalling that the future has arrived.

I.B.M. to Put Genetic Data of Workers Off Limits - New York Times

spread, but start-up companies are already intent on developing a market for genetic testing and counseling. I.B.M. has a business stake in promoting genetic data gathering and processing, as a leading information technology company with a growing presence in the medical industry.

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Posted by .M. at October 13, 2005 11:06 AM

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