Information and advice given to patients and their relatives affected by, or at risk of, a genetic condition. An explanation of risks and options may include the findings of specific genetic tests.
In last week's BioNews, we reported on a story that the Human Genetics Commission was about to allow 'lifestyle' genetic tests to be offered direct to the public without regulatory oversight. According to an article in the Times, two pressure groups were concerned that such tests are 'potentially harmful and...
What would it take to make you stop smoking, cut down your alcohol intake or eat more greens? Would personalised health advice based on a genetic test do the trick? In this week's BioNews we report on the criticism faced by Sciona, the UK company trying to market just such...
Speaking at the International Centre for Life in Newcastle on Thursday, Health Secretary Alan Milburn MP announced government initiatives on issues raised by emerging genetic technologies. This was the first major speech on genetics by a Health Secretary. He confirmed that the Government will put in place a moratorium on...
Two new studies, published in the journal Human Reproduction, have raised concerns over the welfare of children conceived through donor insemination (DI) who are not told of their biological origins. A team of researchers at Surrey University in the UK found that individuals who were not told about their DI...
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