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The VKGN asks the Inspectorate to critically examine the method and the communication of iGene

. The Dutch Association of Clinical Genetics The Netherlands (VKGN) reported to the Public Health and Youth Inspectorate on Friday, 9 November in which they were concerned about the so-called "passport of the Netherlands". genes that iGene offered directly to consumers.

The VKGN is worried about the support it has been receiving for some time. and the quality of these so-called genetic tests directly to the consumer. The immediate reason for this report is constituted by the results of a test to which the DNA teacher, Marc van Mil of UMC Utrecht, and the teacher in Dorian biology have teamed up for mission to pay attention to their training. Both sent their DNA to iGene, but Dorien made it known that she was carrying a BRCA1 mutation. This mutation gives him a significantly increased risk of breast cancer. However, iGene's "Genetic Passport" application has reported a lower risk of breast cancer for her, followed by a number of lifestyle tips to help her prevent breast cancer.

"iGene says that she measures the risk of breast cancer, but then ignores it: a life-threatening mutation, I immersed myself in the DNA technology they use and I conclude that they too should know that they could never keep that promise. "According to Mil. "And while they announce their DNA test in an online brochure for people who suspect that there is a hereditary form of breast cancer in their family."
Dorian is particularly touched by Igene's suggestion that she would be healthier as life could prevent this hereditary form of breast cancer.

The VKGN asks the inspectorate to critically review iGene's method and communication. Not only the information on and the reliability of the test, but also the lack of support before and after the test give the cause. "There is a good chance that people will run the risk of performing such an online DNA test without preparation and without prior knowledge and not paying enough attention to the possible consequences," says Dr. Marieke van Dooren, geneticist. "And so some people unfairly receive a reassuring message.I find this absolutely dangerous."