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How can we make genetic testing and the interpretation of genetic variations more fair and accurate

January 31, 2025 BCM Human Genome Sequencing Center, genetic testing, genetic variations, Genetics, Genomics, Human Genome Sequencing Center, inequities, precision medicine, underrepresented populations

When we think about genetic research and its role in precision medicine, one of its most compelling promises lies in its universality. The promise is

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What you should know about at-home genetic testing

February 24, 2021 Genetic counseling, genetic testing, molecular and human genetics, Molly Chiu

Interested in at-home genetic testing? A genetic counselor at Baylor College of Medicine shares advice.

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Body of Work podcast: The implications of at-home genetic testing

June 3, 2019 Body of Work, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Dr. Amy McGuire, genetic testing

Have you ever considered purchasing an at-home genetic test? If so, it’s important to know the difference between clinical genetic testing and at-home genetic testing

Policywise

When DNA ancestry tests reveal something surprising

June 29, 2018 Ancestry, DNA, genetic testing, Stacey Pereira

“Hey, we’re half French,” was the text from my brother a couple of months ago, accompanying a screenshot of his Ancestry.com results. I found this

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Direct-to-consumer BRCA testing: Can a reasonable decision still require caution?

March 21, 2018 23andMe, BRCA, genetic testing, health policy, Mary Anderlik Majumder, US FDA

On March 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized 23andMe to expand its direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic test to include selected variants in BRCA1

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Genetics, ethics at play

June 6, 2014 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Clinical research, clinical research trials, Dr. Amy McGuire, Events, genetic testing, Genetics, Research

Have you ever considered genetic testing? What would you do if the test revealed unexpected information about you or your family? On June 12 you