Welcome to the Age of Genomics

[eyescene]

23AndMe Will Decode Your DNA for $1,000 (http://www.wired.com/medtech/genetics/magazine/15-12/ff_genomics) So would you pay to have yours done?

Me? I would but I pretty much know some illness I will have I think without them testing me....like a stroke or diabetes as these were very much the norm in our family. But that don't mean I will, as my dad had non of those. :clap: So see that is the purpose to be tested so you know and can be prepared.

So would you pay to have yours done?

[TheCapitalist]

Fascinating. As mentioned in the article, the relationship between a genomic abnormality and a disease condition is much more complex. It almost always involves more than one gene as well as other factors. Being adopted, the ethnic side of this is interesting. I could see genetically my region of origin. That would be cool.
On the other hand, I keep thinking the insurance companies would LOVE to have this bit of info on you. They could spend a lifetime finding genetically based reasons to deny claims or coverage, as new disease-gene links are discovered. Just look through the data again. Am i cynical or just a realist? Read that HIPPA info.

[dollfus46]

If I was in my 20's or 30's? Yeah. Not now. I've already beaten my family heart disease history I think. I'm still waiting to see the outcome of my MRI. Mom died from complications from a stroke, so I'm anxious to see if I had a tia. Other than that, I'm healthy. Everything works. No artery blockage, heart is strong, albeit the size of a BB and cold and hard as marble. Heh heh heh.

[eyescene]

On the other hand, I keep thinking the insurance companies would LOVE to have this bit of info on you. They could spend a lifetime finding genetically based reasons to deny claims or coverage, as new disease-gene links are discovered. Just look through the data again. Am i cynical or just a realist? Read that HIPPA info.

oooh I never thought of that....not good , not good at all

Everything works. No artery blockage, heart is strong, albeit the size of a BB and cold and hard as marble. Heh heh heh.

:clap: SO glad Mike!!! good good report!

[Hob684]

On the other hand, I keep thinking the insurance companies would LOVE to have this bit of info on you. They could spend a lifetime finding genetically based reasons to deny claims or coverage, as new disease-gene links are discovered. Just look through the data again. Am i cynical or just a realist? Read that HIPPA info.

i know within a reasonable certainty that i am a carrier for a genetic bone disorder + parkinsons. I would hate for my insurance to speculate my future based on the results of a test like this. Not only for me but for my kids as well.