Consumer genetic testing needs international standards

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DNA image courtesy NIH

The availability of direct-to-consumer genetic tests has increased dramatically over the past ten years and needs to come under internationally accepted guidelines, says the UK Human Genetics Commission.

The Commission, which is the UK government advisor on genetic advances, has published a Consultation on a Common Framework of Principles for direct-to-consumer genetic testing services and is inviting comments.

Frances Flinter, the HGC Commissioner who chaired the working group that...

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