Knowledge and misconceptions of the French population regarding medical genetics: a survey of 3,000 respondents
Sandra Mercier, Francois Michael Petit, Micheline Misrahi, Philippe Berta, Anne Cambon‐Thomsen, Boris Chaumette, Hervé Chneiweiss, Célia Cretolle, Patrick Edery, David Heard, Marina Konyukh, Chloé Laeng, Nizar Mahlaoui, Laurent Pasquier, Morgane Plutino, , "Genetics and the General Public" FFGH Ethics Working Group
This study surveys 3,000 French individuals to assess their knowledge and misconceptions about medical genetics, revealing limited understanding and significant gaps in awareness of genetic testing limitations and legal frameworks.
medRxiv · Jul 19, 2026 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine