Do-it-yourself genetic testing

Genome Biol. 2010;11(10):404. doi: 10.1186/gb-2010-11-10-404. Epub 2010 Oct 7.

Abstract

We developed a computational screen that tests an individual's genome for mutations in the BRCA genes, despite the fact that both are currently protected by patents.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / genetics
  • Computational Biology
  • DNA Mutational Analysis / methods*
  • Female
  • Genes, BRCA1*
  • Genes, BRCA2*
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Genetic Testing*
  • Genome, Human
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mutation*
  • Patents as Topic