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NHS genetic testing,July 2004

The sequencing of the human genome has generated large amounts of genetic data. Research is now focused on the difficult task of translating these raw data into clinically useful information and therapies. New genetic tests are considered by some as likely to be among the first applications.

This POSTnote looks at the prospects for genetic tests and testing technology and examines a series of policy, organisational and ethical issues raised by current and possible applications.