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Both Macron and Madonna have expressed concerns about genetic privacy. As DNA collection and sequencing becomes increasingly commonplace, what may seem paranoid may instead be prescient.
The South African Khoe-San communities are no strangers to exploitative research. One research team is trying to provide genetic ancestry results to community members. But they still face many challenges.
Many doctors currently diagnose skin conditions by eye. Advances in molecular testing could lead to more precise and accurate diagnoses for ambiguous rashes and skin lesions.
Non-invasive prenatal testing can assess risk for genetic anomalies in a fetus. But interpreting risk levels is highly personal, as a study on Reddit discussions shows.
Genetic testing of embryos during IVF doesn’t increase the odds of having a baby. But there are a number of downsides, including cost.
Australia risks being left behind in the genomic medicine revolution by failing to protect individuals from genetic discrimination.
New Zealand is out of step with the rest of the world in its consumer protection against genetic discrimination in insurance.
It may not be long before Australia’s health sector offers predictive genomic analysis to patients. If this happens, could chatbots help lessen the load on genetic counsellors?
Christine Jessop was murdered in 1984 and, 36 years later, DNA evidence finally identified her killer. But the police investigation’s use of genetic genealogical databases raised questions about privacy.
Pediatric epigenetic clocks have the potential to accurately assess biological age. However, possible applications in law enforcement and immigration raise ethical issues.
Information collected from DNA samples can be used to identify species, track their movements and diagnose genetic diseases. This information is useful in conservation and management projects.
Genetic apps claim to reveal fundamental insights about your health, well-being, and even intellect. But it’s not just spurious science - believing these traits are genetic can have harmful consequences.
Women aged over 35 are sometimes offered genetic testing of their IVF embryos to rule out abnormalities. But it’s expensive and doesn’t increase their chance of a baby. In fact, it could reduce it.
It’s now possible to choose embryos for IVF based on the likelihood they will have certain traits.
A US judge has allowed police access to the major DNA database without users’ consent (including Australian users). It’s a timely reminder that we urgently need genetic privacy legislation.
Men with faults in their BRCA2 gene are at higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
Genetic testing could help us build targeted and effective training routines for athletes, but the emerging science could also introduce opportunity for discrimination in the sporting world.
Scientists explain why commercial gene testing should be used with caution.
We asked five experts if DNA testing was worthwhile. Four out of five said yes.
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Ethical, Legal & Social Adviser - Public Health Genomics, Monash University
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Executive Director, Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
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Head, Public Health Genomics Program, Monash University
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Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor of Law, Bond University
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Director of Bruce Lefroy Centre for Genetic Health Research, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Research Professor of Epidemiology, Emory University
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Senior Research Fellow, Global and Women's Health, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Lorenzo and Pamela Galli Chair in Developmental Medicine, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Senior Lecturer in Law, Science and Technology, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Anthropology, Deakin University
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Health activist, Medreach Pty Ltd., Bond University
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Adjunct Professor, Murdoch University
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Professor of Health Economics and Director, Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology Sydney
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Research Fellow in Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney
