Friday, April 29, 2011

Gentics testing.. at home?

At home genetic testing could be an option for us in the future, according to the LA Times. The test is simply done by swabbing the inside of your mouth and sending it out to a lab. The test would inform you of any unknown diseases or any other potential health risks. There are many people who are skeptical to this idea. Claiming that it will cause depression to those who have untreatable diseases. The potential of it creating false positives worry scientists. Any inaccurate results could create unnecessary problems. Is having at "At home genetics testing kit" going to help solve or create problems?
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  1. rahmans1May 1, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    if the results are not accurate, then it shouldn't be used. because it can also cause depression to those who believes that the results are accurate, just like those who have untreatable disease.

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