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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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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 subjected [...]

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