Experts say direct-to-consumer genetic tests need innovative oversight
Friday, October 8, 2010 - 11:01
in Health & Medicine
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests available from retailers and the Internet let people learn about their genomes without going to a doctor, but they raise the question of who is responsible for oversight and regulation of these tests. Critics worry about safety risks if consumers base important lifestyle or medical decisions on inaccurate or misunderstood test results.