The Dangers of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease: Comment on “Personal Genomic Testing, Genetic Inheritance, and Uncertainty”

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Journal of Bioethical Inquiry 14 (4):585-587 (2017)
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The overarching issue with this case study is poor regulation and quality control over direct-to-consumer genetic testing, delivered in the absence of any medical oversight.

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10.1007/s11673-017-9817-6

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