New at Reason: Ron Bailey Argues Against Over-Regulating Genetic Tests

May 27, 2009

Do direct-to-consumer (DTC) gene tests need to be regulated or even banned? Last month, Germany said yes, banning them outright. The American Medical Association opposes them as well, arguing that a health care professional should be involved. Science Correspondent Ronald Bailey asks why they need to be further regulated? Evidence suggests that while current tests are of limited utility, most of them are accurate, and that customers are satisfied with what they learn.

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