Genetic Tests May Reveal Family Secrets
Genetic testing may reveal more than one might expect. Usually, when a person has genetic testing done, it is for the purpose of determining if that person is at risk for developing a certain genetically heritable disease. However, it turns out that these same tests can unearth cases of incest. This brings up an ethical dilemma about how to handle these specific cases. It is not a common finding, but it has happened. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, which is located in Houston, Texas, have stated using tests called single nucleotide polymorphism-based arrays. The purpose of these tests are … Continue reading