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Studies probe value and impact of direct-to-consumer genetic testing
Frontline Genomics, December 13, 2016

Personal Genomic Testing for Cancer Risk: Results From the Impact of Personal Genomics Study.
Gray Stacy W et al. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2016 Dec JCO2016671503

Personal-genome cancer-risk profile may not inspire lifestyle changes
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• Genetics and Genomics Competencies Center (G2C2)
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