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Date:6/1/2008

i. "Our research confirms that it is fundamental for doctors to counsel patients about the limitations of current screening methods, so that they can make an informed decision on whether or not to undergo invasive diagnostic testing."

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Contact: Mary Rice mary@mrcommunication.org European Society of Human Genetics Source:Eurekalert

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