This Month in Genetics

Much of what we know about the use of genetic testing for inherited susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancer comes from research studies performed at academic medical centers. To get a broader look at the experience of women who seek this testing, the ABOUT (American BRCA Outcomes and Utilization of Testing) study recruited women via requests for insurance coverage for BRCA testing, thereby ensuring that tests ordered by a variety of healthcare professionals in different settings were represented in the sample.
Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tags: Editors’ Corner Source Type: research