Monthly Archives: December 2008

The 5 Worst Things to Learn from a DNA Test

December 24th, 2008 | Posted in Analyze Your Own SNPs

While all the hype about getting your genome read is centered on discovering your geographical origins, learning which parent you got your personality from, and becoming aware of your various predispositions, there could be some negative consequences from getting your genome sequenced. A professor at Princeton University recently asked me if I was mentally prepared [...]

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My Personal Genetics: 23andMe and Me

December 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Analyze Your Own SNPs

So it’s official, I’m waiting for the Spit Kit to arrive. After some consideration, a group of us decided that 23andMe would be the best service to use to get our genes read (I’m careful not to use the words sequenced so as not to mislead people). I did it in a group of six [...]

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Are you genetically a lush?

December 22nd, 2008 | Posted in SNPs

You might be genetically inclined to get buzzed from drinking less. A study published on December 8th by researchers from the Earnest Gallo Clinic and Research Center indicates that the SNP rs1051730, is linked to a gene that affects how much alcohol you need to get buzzed. The study is kind of funny. Participants were [...]

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Is your kid an athlete? Or are you being ripped off?

December 19th, 2008 | Posted in SNPs

It’s been all over the news lately that companies are beginning to test peoples’ genes in order to determine whether or not they are predisposed to certain diseases or traits. Atlas Sports Genetics has recently offered a test to determine whether or not a child will be the next olympic gold medalist. I’ll start by [...]

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