Genetic information can be life-saving in a medical emergency, yet it\u2019s still rarely collected from adults \u2014 even when doctors are struggling to make a diagnosis. New research shows Americans need both greater access to genetic testing and stronger legal protections against genetic discrimination.<\/p>\n
Some rare and devastating genetic disorders, such as Huntington\u2019s disease or early-onset dementia, hide in our DNA like time bombs. But far more people carry mutations that can cause heart failure, seizures and ruptured blood vessels \u2014 dangerous outcomes that can be prevented if caught early. Testing for these conditions is getting faster, cheaper and more widely available every year.<\/p>\n
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