They refuse to take these tests because they fear genetic discrimination, especially in health insurance. Information from Women's Legal Defens Fund. Understanding Gene Testing Public information, prepared by the US National Institute of Health. Your genes, your choices Public information, also prepared by the US National Institute of Health. The Human Genome Diversity Project Info about this project.
Many groups are worried about the future of biotechnology and some talk about genetic piracy.
Information from the Rural Advancement Foundation International about ownership of genes and genomes. Human Genome Project Detailed information about this project.