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Since the mid-1970s, recombinant DNA techniques have given an entirely new dimension to genetic research. For example, methods have been developed by which the coding of genes by DNA can be determined. Such developments are providing increasing information on future health, and the application of these techniques can make an important contribution to the primary and secondary prevention of disease and also provide support for family and life planning. Recently, however, concern has been expressed about possible negative social consequences of the new knowledge. The present article deals with the value of DNA analysis for application in families with a hereditary form of cancer, the implications for conventional screening, and the associated ethical issues.
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Vasen, H.F.A., Müller, H., Khan, P.M. (1992). DNA Diagnosis in Families with Hereditary Forms of Cancer. In: Weber, W. (eds) Familial Cancer Control. ESO Monographs. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-77582-6_25
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