The use of genome-wide analysis (GWA), where the entirety of an individual's DNA is examined to look for the genomic mutations or variants which can cause health problems is a massively useful technology for diagnosing disease. However, it can also pose major ethical problems if used incorrectly, say new recommendations from the European Society of Human Genetics published in the European Journal of Human Genetics. Read more here.
Study mentioned: van El CG, et al. Whole-genome sequencing in health care. Eur J Hum Genet. 2013 Jun;21(6):580-4. PMID: 23676617
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