Today, scores of companies, primarily in the United States and Europe, are offering whole genome scanning services directly to the public. The proliferation of

Examines the ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges presented as genomics become commonplace, easily available consumer products.

In 2006, the auditor investigated companies selling direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests and testified that these companies made medically unproven disease pr

Online genetic testing services are increasingly being offered to consumers who are becoming exposed to, and knowledgeable about, new kinds of genetic technolog

Advances in genetics and genomics are transforming medical practice, resulting in a dramatic growth of genetic testing in the health care system. The rapid deve