Title
Illusions of scientific legitimacy: Misrepresented science in the direct-to-consumer genetic-testing marketplace
Publication Date
2010
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Marketers of genetic tests often openly or implicitly misrepresent the utility of genetic information. Scientists who are well aware of the current limitations to the utility of such tests are best placed to publicly counter misrepresentations of the science.
Original Citation
Vashlishan Murray A.B., Carson M.J., Morris C.A., Beckwith J. (2010). Illusions of scientific legitimacy: Misrepresented science in the direct-to-consumer genetic-testing marketplace. Trends in Genetics, 26(11), 459-461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tig.2010.08.001
Identifier
Virtual Commons Citation
Vashlishan Murray, Amy B.; Carson, Michael; Morris, Corey A.; and Beckwith, Jon (2010). Illusions of scientific legitimacy: Misrepresented science in the direct-to-consumer genetic-testing marketplace. In Biological Sciences Faculty Publications. Paper 11.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/biol_fac/11