title: [A review on genetic testing].
abstract: Nowadays genetic tests are available in a growing number of countries, for an expanding set of conditions. Nonetheless, many Chinese people are still not familiar with the principle, testing types, technologies used in this process, application and benefits to society, and national or international administration of genetic testing. It is essential that this increased use of genetic testing should be accompanied by appropriate oversight. This article has roughly reviewed the proceeding of genetic testing these years, which will help us learn more about the new coming era of human genetics and molecular medical revolutions.
authors.affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Institute of Genetics, School of Life Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China. xieyi@unitedgene.com
authors.forename: Yi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Xie
authors.forename: Mao-Qing
authors.initials: MQ
authors.lastname: Wu
mesh_terms: D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D005821:Genetic Techniques / Q000639:trends*; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans