The DTC microbiome testing industry needs more regulation
Diane E. Hoffmann, Erik C. von Rosenvinge, Mary‐Claire Roghmann, Francis B. Palumbo, Daniel McDonald, Jacques Ravel
Abstract
Tests lack analytical and clinical validity, requiring more federal oversight to prevent consumer harm.
Topics & Concepts
HarmMicrobiomeBusinessRisk analysis (engineering)Environmental healthMedicinePsychologyBiologyBioinformaticsSocial psychologyClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchGut microbiota and healthEthics in Clinical Research