Decode your DNA for $1000 Options

[jonathan83]

http://www.wired.com/medtech/genetics/maga...-12/ff_genomics

Companies will take a sample of your DNA, scan it, and tell you about your genetic future, as well as your ancestral past. A much-anticipated Silicon Valley startup called 23andMe offers a thorough tour of your genealogy, tracing your DNA back through the eons. Sign up members of your family and you can track generations of inheritance for traits like athletic endurance or bitter-taste blindness. The company will also tell you which diseases and conditions are associated with your genes — from colorectal cancer to lactose intolerance — giving you the ability to take preventive action. A second company, called Navigenics, focuses on matching your genes to current medical research, calculating your genetic risk for a range of diseases.

go to https://www.23andme.com/


seems pretty cool.

[Spectatrix]

Finally got a response. So much for getting back to me in 1 business day:

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in 23andMe. Our Gene Journal feature helps you combine genetic information, age, and ethnicity to get an idea of which common traits and health concerns are most likely to affect a person with your genetic profile. At the moment we are providing information for the traits and conditions listed below:

* Bitter Taste Perception
* Breast Cancer
* Crohn's Disease
* Earwax Type
* Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
* Lactose Intolerance
* Multiple Sclerosis
* Muscle Fiber and Sports
* Obesity
* Prostate Cancer
* Restless Legs Syndrome
* Type 1 Diabetes
* Type 2 Diabetes
* Venous Thromboembolism

We plan to create additional Gene Journal articles as more research data becomes available and undergoes our review process. Though many of our current and planned Gene Journal articles deal with medical issues, it is important to remember that the feature is neither a diagnostic tool nor a substitute for a physician's advice.

Regards,
The 23andMe Team