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Is there a case in favour of predictive genetic testing in young children?

Bioethics - 1 Feb 2001

Robertson S, Savulescu J

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Genetic testing has brought the ability to predict the onset of diseases many years before symptoms appear and the use of such predictive testing is now widespread. The medical fraternity has met the application of this practice to children with caution. The justification for their predominantly...

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PMID: 11699548
DOI: 10.1111/1467-8519.00210

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