tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12625691.post3219995712730331162..comments2024-02-29T01:43:23.900-05:00Comments on Women's Bioethics Blog: They say "It's All In The Genes" but do I really want to know?????Linda MacDonald Glennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378544626277000243noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12625691.post-7776396664755486922008-10-23T22:28:00.000-04:002008-10-23T22:28:00.000-04:00I am a participant in this study. Results of Corie...I am a participant in this study. Results of Coriell's genetic testing will be released over time as genetic variants are approved by their advisory board. Initially, participants will learn about a handful of genetic variants but the board meets at least every 6 months, so there will be updates over the coming months and years.<BR><BR>It's true, currently the study is conservative and only reports back genetic variants that are potentially “medically actionable,” meaning there are actions or interventions that can be taken to reduce the risk of the health condition. Perhaps this will reduce the anxiety...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12625691.post-30894954109652488752008-10-23T13:24:00.000-04:002008-10-23T13:24:00.000-04:00Before you participate in this particular study, b...Before you participate in this particular study, be sure your expectations are low--read the consent form carefully, and ask pointed questions about security, deidentification of samples, etc. Get solid answers about what "results" you will gain from participating in this research (I believe they're only reporting on three specific conditions). <BR/>Above all, remember, this project is science-based, not medicine-based.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12625691.post-9178740084662145652008-10-22T21:04:00.000-04:002008-10-22T21:04:00.000-04:00this will have a great affect on the choices peopl...this will have a great affect on the choices people have in the wonders of their gene pool and cchances they have of a disease what preventions or treatments will be necessary to extend their lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12625691.post-54089873641160677502008-10-22T20:59:00.000-04:002008-10-22T20:59:00.000-04:00very interesting article. Obviouslythis will not b...very interesting article. Obviously<BR/>this will not be for everyone whereas some people will just have to know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com