Size of the direct-to-consumer genomic testing market.
There has been enormous interest in the recent development of consumer genomics services, but very little is known about their impact. Using publicly available information, we estimate that the market for genetic susceptibility tests for complex diseases is much smaller than previously suggested, and hence consider that regulation through restrictive statutory legislation may be excessive.
Wright
Caroline F
CF
PHG Foundation, Cambridge, United Kingdom. caroline.wright@phgfoundation.org
Gregory-Jones
Shelley
S
D003254:Consumer Advocacy; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D030661:Genetic Privacy; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D015894:Genome, Human; D023281:Genomics / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008389:Marketing of Health Services