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2020 Paint the Paper Pink Lincoln Daily News October 2020 Page 15 employment decisions for non- governmental organizations with more than 15 employees. This law also bars health insurers from making coverage or cost decisions based on genetic information. But the law does not restrict use of genetic information for life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance. Some medical and pharmaceutical researchers may be interested in having genetic information and samples to help them try to develop new medications to treat some diseases. These researchers must get a person’s informed consent and explain what will be done before obtaining genetic tissue samples. Caution: Home DNA Testing Experts advise caution before buying an online service that tests your DNA and mails you back results regarding certain genetic health risks or inherited conditions. Scientific experts say it may be best to use these services purely for entertainment value. The US Food and Drug Administration cautions that direct-to-consumer tests may provide incorrect or misleading information, and advises talking to a medical professional before using the results to make any health choices. [The American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team]