Background Direct-to-consumer genetic tests (DTC-GT) are easily purchased through the
Internet, independent of a physician referral or approval for testing, allowing the retrieval of …

Background: The huge development of omics sciences is changing the classical medical
approach and making new technologies available. In this context, education of citizens is …

Aim: In the postgenomic era, in many European countries, very little is known regarding the
level of awareness of healthcare professionals with respect to pharmacogenomics and …

Objective. The study aims at assessing personality tendencies and orientations that could be
closely correlated with knowledge, awareness, and interest toward undergoing genetic …

Since the 1990s, there has been a rapid expansion in the number and type of genetic tests
available via health professionals; the last 10 years, however, have seen certain types of …

Misconceptions about genetics and genomics, such as notions of genetic determinism and
the existence of 'genes for'particular traits, are widespread both in educational contexts and …

Abstract Background/Aims: Pharmacogenomics aims to use the information derived from an
individual's genomic profile in the context of individualizing medical treatment modalities …

In the post-genomic era, genomic medicine interventions as a key component of
personalized medicine and tailored-made health care are greatly anticipated following …

This paper aims to provide an overview of the rationale and basic principles guiding the
governance of genomic testing services, to clarify their objectives, and allocate and define …

Background The advent of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing (GT) has sparked a
number of debates regarding the scientific validity of tests, their broad health and ethical …