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  • Director of the Centre for Genetics Education, NSW and Clinical Lecturer, Sydney Medical School-Northern, University of Sydney
Providing a sample for a genetic test might not actually give you the health answers you’re looking for. Canadian Blood Services/flickr

Genetic testing isn’t a crystal ball for your health

Kate Dunlop, University of Sydney

Testing some genes for Alzheimer’s disease, coeliac disease and folate conversion does not lead to improved health outcomes, and may create anxiety or false hope amongst patients.

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