Genetic Testing

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1. What is genetic testing?
2. What are the types of genetic tests?
3. How is genetic testing done?
4. What is direct-to-consumer genetic testing?
5. How can consumers be sure a genetic test is valid and useful?
6. What do the results of genetic tests mean?
7. What is the cost of genetic testing, and how long does it take to get the results?
8. Will health insurance cover the costs of genetic testing?
9. What are the benefits of genetic testing?
10. What are the risks and limitations of genetic testing?
11. What is genetic discrimination?
12. How does genetic testing in a research setting differ from clinical genetic testing?

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