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Trends in genetics : TIG
Nov, 2010;26 (11): 459-61.

Illusions of scientific legitimacy: misrepresented science in the direct-to-consumer genetic-testing marketplace.

Amy B Vashlishan Murray, Michael J Carson, Corey A Morris, Jon Beckwith
Author Information
  1. Amy B Vashlishan Murray: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, USA.
PMID: 20828856 DOI: 10.1016/j.tig.2010.08.001

Abstract

Marketers of genetic tests often openly or implicitly misrepresent the utility of genetic information. Scientists who are well aware of the current limitations to the utility of such tests are best placed to publicly counter misrepresentations of the science.

MeSH Term

Biomedical Research
Consumer Health Information
Genetic Testing
Genome, Human
Humans
Journal Article
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