Ethics   To ensure that beneficial uses of genetic information are available, while preventing inadvertent or intentional misuse, it is essential to determine limits on the use of genetics. A portion of the Human Genome Project fund is used to study ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding genetics. In addition, Affymetrix directs a portion of our corporate donations towards promoting an ongoing discussion surrounding appropriate applications of genetics and genetics technologies. Ethical Principles Bioethics Resources     We invite you to explore various perspectives on the ethical issues associated with genetic information using the following links.   What forms of genetic testing are acceptable or unacceptable? Who should have access to personal genetic information and how will it be used? Should DNA be patented? How will the privacy of personal medical information be protected? How should research involving human biological materials be ethically conducted?