Expert Says Genetic Screening for Asylum Seekers is Unethical

(06 November 09-RV)Britain has begun using genetic tests on some African asylum seekers in an effort to catch those who are lying about their nationality, drawing criticism this week from scientists and provoking outrage from rights groups. Professor Colin McGuckin is president of the Cell Therapy Research Institute in Lyons France. He says that while genetic screening can prove family relationships, proving nationality is scientifically dubious …