With the issue of DNA testing now hitting the insurance world, to what extent should it be used in the application process for potential policyholders? Lucy Quinton investigates
Genetic testing is currently something of a topical issue, with stem cell research being trawled out time and time again in the mainstream media. These tests offer a type of medical information. Rare conditions that are genetically tested are usually conditions caused by a change in a single gene. However, in the future, it may be the case that genes incorporated in the development of more common diseases, such as heart disease, will be uncovered. Such diseases are more likely to be caused by the interaction of several different genes, along with environmental effects, according to the As...
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