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Genetic testing of athletes.

Medicine and sport science - 1 Jan 2009

Williams Alun G, Wackerhage Henning

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This chapter addresses the potential use of genetic tests to predict performance and/or risk of exercise-related injury or illness. Various people may wish to conduct a sport-related genetic test on themselves, or on another person, for a variety of reasons. For example, an individual may seek personal genetic information to assist with choosing their own sporting participation or career. A sports coach may wish...

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PMID: 19696515
DOI: 10.1159/000235704

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