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New York Times: F.D.A. Will Allow 23andMe to Sell Genetic Tests for Disease Risk to Consumers

April 7, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

07GENE2-master768On April 6, the New York Times reports that the FDA will allow 23andMe to sell genetic tests for disease risk to consumers.  According to the article, customers have to specifically ask to be tested for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk.

New York Times: F.D.A. Will Allow 23andMe to Sell Genetic Tests for Disease Risk to Consumers

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