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Genetic Jobs Article
Vickie Chaplin loads patient samples into a machine for testing at Myriad Genetics in Salt Lake City. A new report shows the rapidly expanding genetic and genomic clinical laboratory testing industry in the United States currently supports 116,000 jobs and $16.5 billion in national economic output. (AP/Douglas C. Pizac)

Genetic Jobs

The genetic testing industry, with its great potential to not only improve health care outcomes but also create jobs, is a prime example of a government investment with positive return, writes Jason Thomas.

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