Category Archives: Consumer Genetics

Insurance and Genetic Testing in the United States

February 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Bioethics, Consumer Genetics

Genetic testing for predisposition to complex genetic traits and late-onset diseases may one day be used in the determination of life insurance premiums. This brings up new questions about the protection of privacy, moral hazards, and the role the free market plays in the life insurance industry.

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Identity by State SNP Analysis: Find Relatives, Test Paternity, and Determine Allele Sharing

October 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Analyze Your Own SNPs, Bioinformatics, Consumer Genetics

Identity by State SNP Analysis can be used to find relatives, test paternity, examine inbreeding, and look at recombinations between siblings.

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Use Family SNP Data to Phase Your Own Genome

September 30th, 2009 | Posted in Analyze Your Own SNPs, Bioinformatics, Consumer Genetics

With family trio SNP data (father, mother, child), it is possible to determine the haplotypes for the child. A step-by-step guide along with a program to execute this task is presented.

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Gattaca: Why fears about Genetically Superior Babies are Unfounded

September 24th, 2009 | Posted in Bioethics, Consumer Genetics

In the movie “Gattaca”, selection of genetically superior babies led to the creation of a genetic class system. However, limitations in reproductive endocrinology prevent this situation from arising in reality.

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Wanted: Personal Genetics Customers for Short Consumer Survey

August 29th, 2009 | Posted in Consumer Genetics

23andMe, Navigenics and deCODEme customers are encouraged to participate in a short survey about direct to consumer genetics.

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