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Bayertz, K., Schmidt, K.W. (2004). Testing Genes and Constructing Humans — Ethics and Genetics. In: Khushf, G. (eds) Handbook of Bioethics. Philosophy and Medicine, vol 78. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-2127-5_18
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