Why should we care about social and behavioral genomics?

By Daphne O. Martschenko, PhD,  Lucas J. Matthews, PhD, Maya Sabatello, LLB, PhD Only a couple of decades ago, extensive genetic testing seemed like science fiction – a distant future that might only be possible with complex and inconvenient medical procedures at a doctor’s office. But much has changed. From the comfort of one’s own home, direct to consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies now offer accessible and more affordable options for genetic testing. Consumers today can access reports on genetic ancestry from well-known companies like 23andMe or Ancestry.com.…
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