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“The DNA taken at birth from every citizen is essentially owned by the government, and every citizen becomes a potential subject of government-sponsored genetic research,” she states. “It does not require consent and there are no requirements to inform parents about the warehousing of their child’s DNA for the purpose of genetic research. Already, in Minnesota, the state health department reports that 42,210 children of the 780,000 whose DNA is housed in the Minnesota ‘DNA warehouse’ have been subjected to genetic research without their parents’ knowledge or consent.”
Originally posted by Walkswithfish
If you were an investigator, had DNA retrieved from a crime scene and was able to match it to an individual with the highest degree of certainty by using a DNA database it would make your job a lot easier.
Originally posted by Walkswithfish
I have always wondered why hospitals take ownership of the afterbirth when a child is born, they take it and it belongs to them.
I've heard rumors that it is used in cosmetics and hair care products for which the hospital is paid... but who knows?
Can't they get DNA from that as well?
In the Western world, the placenta is most often incinerated.
Originally posted by mblahnikluver
Oh hell no. I could never see a reason for this. I do not want the govt having my kids DNA in a data base for them to do whatever they want with.
Originally posted by GORGANTHIUM
I can think of one reason why they are keeping samples of dna from babies.Its not because they want to experiment with it.They are looking for something different that might show up soon.
Originally posted by Relentless.D
This is really creepy. HOW DO WE KNOW WE AREN'T ALREADY CLONES.
Originally posted by Walkswithfish
I have always wondered why hospitals take ownership of the afterbirth when a child is born, they take it and it belongs to them... where does it go and what do they do with it?
Originally posted by Now_Then
Some people take them home and cook them up! - Supposed to be really good for you, especially if the mother is breast feeding.