Many gene tests a waste of money, experts say

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Many gene tests a waste of money, experts say

Health & Fitness – Genetic tests to assess disease risk are proliferating but many are a waste of money and tell people little more than they would know from studying family history, medical experts said on Friday.

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Rating: +1 (+1/-0) | 2007-11-30 12:18:32

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"My message is you are wasting your money," she told a news briefing.

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Rating: +0 (+0/-0) | 2007-12-01 11:30:44

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At the current time - little more than the Snake oil remedies of old.

These tests should be marketed as novelty items for the rich.

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