Personal genome testing: Test characteristics to clarify the discourse on ethical, legal and societal issues

June 16, 2011

As genetics technology proceeds, practices of genetic testing have become more heterogeneous: many different types of tests are finding their way to the public in different settings and for a variety of purposes. This diversification is relevant to the discourse on ethical, legal and societal issues (ELSI) surrounding genetic testing, which must evolve to encompass these differences.  (BMC)