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Genetic mutations identified for type of gastric cancer
Date: 2007/06/05 00:02 By: ohiomd Status: User  
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This thread discusses the Content article: Genetic mutations identified for type of gastric cancer

Sequencing of DNA has become inexpensive and easy to perform so this is a breakthrough for individuals to identify if they are at risk. But what about privacy concerns?
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Re:Genetic mutations identified for type of gastric cancer
Date: 2007/06/05 00:05 By: utcom Status: User  
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Privacy is a major concern for genetic testing but there has to be a way for a person to know what possible diseases they are at risk for, if they so desire. Particularly for certain cancers, early detection is a key for survival.
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