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Written by Jacquelyn K. Beals, PhD
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Friday, 01 August 2008 |
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Multidisciplinary collaboration is needed to incorporate genomics into clinical care, according to scientists who have launched a new initiative to investigate potential uses of genetic testing in primary care. Their commentary on the topic, published in the July 29 issue of Nature Genetics, addresses the gap between research on gene–disease associations and the use of this information in clinical and public health settings. Their article also raises concerns about genetic tests marketed directly to the public and provides an update on the Multiplex Initiative. |
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