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Ruslan Dorfman replies:

The intent of my letter of correspondence was to stir debate about the direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing market. The DTC industry is being embraced by consumers, but is struggling to gain acceptance from a more skeptical community of medical professionals.

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Opinions expressed here are of Ruslan Dorfman and not of Geneyouin Inc. Ruslan Dorfman is the Founder and CEO of Geneyouin Inc., which is a direct to consumer provider of genetic testing and consulting services in Canada.

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