National Human Genome Research Institute Making Genetic Testing Useful with $31 Million Project

MIT -- It’s now possible to go online and mail-order genetic tests that will predict your genetic risk for common diseases. But because the meaning of the genetic risk factors flagged--how they boost risk for disease--is not yet clear, such tests have received major criticism. In many cases, it’s unclear how to use the findings to improve an individual’s health.

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