Genetic testing: what are the ethical issues?
Genetic testing has become increasingly accessible and sophisticated, allowing individuals to discover valuable information about their genetic makeup. These tests ...
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Alcoholism: the use of genetic tests could improve prevention
According to a recent study, the use of genetic tests could improve the prevention and treatment of alcoholism by allowing ...
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Alzheimer’s disease: Chris Hemsworth at high risk due to genetic predisposition
Actor Chris Hemsworth discovered that he was 8 to 10 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease because of a ...
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Soon a genetic test to detect certain disorders of the immune system?
Australian researchers used a new generation DNA sequencing technique to test a panel of 120 different immune system genes in ...
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Antidepressants, antibiotics or analgesics: a genetic test could predict their effectiveness
A genetic test, carried out before issuing a prescription, would improve the treatment of millions of patients. THE ESSENTIAL If ...
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Cancer: one in eight patients has a hereditary genetic mutation
The systematization of genetic tests makes it possible to accurately detect linked hereditary genetic mutations in cancer patients. These tests ...
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