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What Happens When Your Employer Knows the Diseases You Might Get?

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By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn 
| The New York Times
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. What Happens When Your Employer Knows the Diseases You Might Get? As predictive medicine advances, legal scholars warn that decades-old federal guidelines could set up a potential clash between your genes and your job. A scanning electron micrograph of human chromosomes.
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What Happens When Your Employer Knows the Diseases You Might Get?

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By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn 
| Breaking One
Imagine this scenario: At a routine visit, your doctor administers a new genetic test that shows you have a hugely elevated risk of a heart attack in the future. You're in shape; you feel fine. But the prediction is in your DNA. The next day, you tell your employer that your doctor wants you to make some adjustments -- switch to a less physically taxing role, or maybe lower your stress levels in an effort to save your life. Can your boss legally deny you these accommodations? Under current law, yes.
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What Is Methyl Methacrylate, the Chemical at the Center of the Crisis?

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By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn 
| Breaking One
Methyl methacrylate, the highly flammable organic compound at the center of the chemical crisis in Garden Grove, California, is widely used to manufacture resins and acrylic plastics, such as Plexiglas. In liquid form, it has an acrid, fruity odor; after production, it is found in products like advertising signs, light fixtures, plumbing and latex paint. The chemical is also used to make bone cement for orthopedic procedures, as well as dental crowns and fillings.
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