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Molecular genetic testing is increasingly being used in health care settings. The authors discuss the challenges faced by decision makers when weighing up the health benefits of testing, and its economic costs.
For several years, large funding bodies have made data sharing a requirement of support for all projects. Although such open access policies have benefited the progress of science, it is worth considering how they are affecting scientific practice.
