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Regulating direct-to-consumer genetic tests: what is all the fuss about?

Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Apr 2011

Wright Caroline F, Hall Alison, Zimmern Ron L

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The number of genetic tests available direct-to-consumer has burgeoned over the last few years, prompting numerous calls for tighter regulation of these services. However, there is a lack of consensus about the most appropriate and achievable level of regulation, particularly given the global nature of the market. By consideration of potential for direct and indirect harms caused by genetic susceptibility or...

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PMID: 20921893
DOI: 10.1097/GIM.0b013e3181f69dd2

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