Genetic test jeopardy.

• Position: Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Genetic testing - Brief article

Watch out for at-home genetic tests, warns the federal government. Based on a person's genetic makeup, companies selling these tests may recommend modifications to a person's behavior or health regime, such as a change in diet or medication. The Food and Drug Administration--responsible for the oversight of genetic test manufacturing--and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention--which promotes health and quality of life--caution consumers that this advice may not be based on valid scientific research. "A healthy...