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Anonymity In Genetic Research Can Be Fleeting
January 17, 2013 Researchers were able to identify 50 people whose DNA had been posted anonymously on the Internet for genetics studies. The results highlight a trade-off in making genetic data widely available for researchers and protecting personal privacy.
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Genome Sequencing For Babies Brings Knowledge And Conflicts
December 3, 2012 Technology now exists that makes it possible for doctors to decipher the entire genetic code of a newborn. Should it be done? What about fetuses in the womb? That's now a possibility, and it's stirring intense debate.
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Bioethicists Call For Privacy Protections For Personal Genomes
October 11, 2012 A sample of saliva taken from a coffee cup can reveal someone's genes, for better and for worse. Now bioethicists are recommending privacy protections as the age of cheap, fast genome sequences unfolds.
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Your Verdict On Getting A Genome Test? Bring It On
October 5, 2012 The overwhelming majority of respondents to our online query said they would get their genome sequenced if they could afford it. Most also said they'd want to know everything it revealed.
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In-Depth Genome Analysis Moves Toward The Hospital Bed
October 5, 2012 Scientists have been using whole genome sequencing for over a decade, but it has yet to become a routine tool in the clinic. Two separate research groups showed progress in making diagnoses using in-depth genome analysis.
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Will Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Open 'Pandora's Box'?
October 2, 2012 The prospect of lots of people plunging into their genomes makes many doctors very nervous. Some argue that for most people, genome sequencing could reveal false positives and be a big waste of time and money.
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Doctors Sift Through Patients' Genomes To Solve Medical Mysteries
September 25, 2012 Doctors used genome sequencing to put a name to the mysterious cluster of symptoms that afflicted Christian Terry, 5. He's one of many patients now getting the test, which can cost as little as $1,000, to resolve undiagnosed illnesses. Doctors are also using it to sequence cancer and target treatment at the precise genetic mutations in a tumor.
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Scientists See Upside And Downside Of Sequencing Their Own Genes
September 19, 2012 Prominent geneticists are getting their own genomes decoded, revealing the benefits and risks.
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As Genetic Sequencing Spreads, Excitement, Worries Grow
September 18, 2012 The cost of deciphering a person's genetic code has dropped faster than the price of flat-screen TVs. But some experts are concerned that access to genomic information could stoke fears and invade privacy.