RFU proposed a ground-breaking research programme two years ago into a reported link between a specific gene and the incidence of concussion England stars rejected the move to introduce genetic testing Players were concerned it would lead to an invasion of privacy A delegation from RFU's medical department had meet with club representatives urging them to participate in the study <\/p>\n
By Sam Peters For Mail On Sunday <\/p>\n
Published: 17:59 EST, 29 November 2014 | Updated: 18:17 EST, 29 November 2014 <\/p>\n
England's top rugby stars have blocked a move to introduce genetic testing of all professional players over fears of a Big Brother-style invasion of privacy. <\/p>\n
The Mail on Sunday have learned that senior figures from within the RFU proposed a ground-breaking research programme two years ago into a reported link between a specific gene and the incidence of concussion. <\/p>\n
A high-level delegation from the RFUs medical department - including head of medicine Dr Simon Kemp - presented to club representatives at the Rugby Players Association (RPA), urging them to consider participating in the study. <\/p>\n
England centre Brad Barritt (right) is bloodied during the match with Australia on Saturday <\/p>\n
The APOE4 gene has been identified for many years with an increased risk of Alzheimers disease and other dementias. Research carried out in the United States reported a link between APOE4 and the incidence and recovery rate from concussion in boxers and American footballers. <\/p>\n
Approximately 20 per cent of the population carry the APOE4 gene. <\/p>\n
It came following research carried out in the United States by world-leading head injury expert Barry Jordan which reported a link between the APOE4 gene and concussion in a sample of boxers and American footballers. <\/p>\n
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