1.   But the full impact of research into human genetic information is only now beginning to become clear.

2.   Now there is a patchwork of state legislation enacted to deal with the legal and ethical issues raised by genetic information.

3.   Some authorities will insist that these findings be applied in specific cases, while others will vigorously object to any decisions made on the basis of genetic information.

4.   Therapy someday will be directed at germ cells - sperm and egg cells - that do transmit genetic information to the next generation.

5.   It unzips, producing two separate strands which can then be copied, and this is basically how genetic information is passed on.

6.   Already the new genetic information is fueling a boom in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research.

7.   Amgen sells products based on genetic information unearthed by biotech research, such as Procrit and Epogen to enhance red blood cells.

8.   And two months ago, Clinton issued an order prohibiting federal agencies from using genetic information in any decision to hire, promote or dismiss workers.

9.   And what are the rights of a child born from a donor egg to access pertinent genetic information in the future?

10.   Another issue is whether parents or children should be told about any genetic information learned from test results.