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Ricki Lewis

Genetic Linkage

My New View of DTC Genetic Testing

February 15, 2012
Tags: direct-to-consumer genetic testing, BRCA1, breast cancer, 23andMe, Ricki Lewis, Alden March Bioethics Institute, Myriad Genetics, gene patenting, Ashkenazi Jews, genetic counseling, spit test, Parkinson's Disease, National Institutes of Health, More Magazine
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“Are you still collecting stories about DTC testing? I've got one for you!” my grad student L.W. e-mailed a few days ago. Little did I know her family's experience would change my mind about direct-to-consumer genetic testing.

L.W. had taken my online course “Genethics” in 2008 for the master’s program at the Alden March Bioethics Institute of Albany Medical College. Read More 
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Jim Watson at International Congress of Human Genetics

October 11, 2011
Tags: James Watson, International Congress of Human Genetics, whole genome sequencing, ApoE4, American Society of Human Genetics, Kevin Davies, schizophrenia, $1, 000 Genome, Craig Venter, Alzheimer's disease, Myriad Genetics, BRCA1
Montreal, Oct. 11, 2011 -- James Watson joined a panel of “genome pioneers” at the opening session of the 12th International Congress of Human Genetics today. He was invited, besides his fame, because he was the second person to have his genome sequenced (Craig Venter was first), but his comments revealed that perhaps his most telling qualification is that he has a son who has schizophrenia. Known for his controversial views, Dr. Watson did not disappoint.  Read More 
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