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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://www.fastcompany.com/40580364/the-ftc-is-investigating-dna-firms-like-23andme-and-ancestry-over-privacy

23 and Me is selling your genetic information to drug companies.  They're making an insane profit off your $100 test.  And what happens when their databases are breached and now hackers have not only your personal information, passwords, and credit card info but also your genetic information?!?!  And you're only 10 years old???

NO way in hell would I ever do 23 and me.  If you're concerned about your genetic makeup, do it through a genetic counselor and your doctor, who are at least covered by HIPPA. [/quote]

Right it is all unregulated.  I believe they found the Golden Gate Killer (?) after a long long time because one of his relatives have DNA testing and law enforcement used DNA info.  You also have to remember that when you decide to do it..you are making the decision for your relatives and future relatives.  It is possible your grandchild could be denied health insurance in the future because you are known to have a certain genetic make up.  [b]Sure the info is cool but it is a really big decision that most people do not think enough about.[/quote][/b]

Agree. My sister bought kits for our immediate family "for fun" this Christmas. Too many unanswered questions about the future of the information. There is no way I am using it. I gave it to my husband to try to give to his poker friends (lawyers, psychologists, doctors, and tech guys). No one wanted it and all thought it was a terrible idea. [/quote]

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