244 citations
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September 2008 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics”
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Consumer Marketing”
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