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Public Views on Genetics and Genetic Testing: A Survey of the General Public in Belgium.

Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Mar 2017

Chokoshvili Davit, Belmans Carmen, Poncelet Roxanne, Sanders Sofie, Vaes Deborah, Vears Danya, Janssens Sandra, Huys Isabelle, Borry Pascal

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AIMS: To explore the views of the Belgian public on various topics surrounding genetics and genetic testing (GT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A written questionnaire was administered to visitors of the annual cartoon festival in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, during the summer of 2014. The main theme of the festival was challenges and progress in human genetics and it was attended by more than 100,000 visitors. RESULTS: The...

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PMID: 28306397
DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2016.0418
PMCID: PMC5488261

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