Internet-Based Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: A Systematic Review

BackgroundDirect-to-consumer genetic tests (DTC-GT) are easily purchased through the Internet, independent of a physician referral or approval for testing, allowing the retrieval of genetic information outside the clinical context. There is a broad debate about the testing validity, their impact on...

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Main Authors: Covolo, Loredana, Rubinelli, Sara, Ceretti, Elisabetta, Gelatti, Umberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Internet Research
Online Access:http://www.jmir.org/2015/12/e279/