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In response to the series of genetics articles published in The Jewish Standard last week, I asked Lisa Lee of DNA Direct to share her thoughts specifically on the article about direct-to-consumer genetic testing by Dr. Miryam Wahrman.
DNA Direct offers medical tests and provides information about medical guidelines for appropriateness of testing. For example, ACOG […]
For all the talk about genetic testing, it’s easy to forget that most people in the majority of countries around the world don’t have access to even the most basic tests. GENDIA hopes to change this by improving the “accessibility, cost-effectiveness and quality of genetic diagnostics on a global scale.” Today, I have the […]
A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to meet Lisa Lee, Director of Content at DNA Direct, which offers at-home clinical DNA testing for conditions such as hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. An experienced health communicator, Lisa’s background shows that commercial companies aren’t just out to make a buck. Many (and I […]
Last Thursday, I had the chance to meet Jason Bobe and Lisa Lee of DNA Direct, a direct-to-consumer DNA testing company based in San Francisco. You may remember the DNA Direct ad running on Genetics and Health for a few weeks leading people to their blog (much to some people’s disapproval). I think […]
Results from a Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive poll of 3,091 U.S. adults:
Have you ever had a genetic test to study your DNA?
Yes, have had a DNA test - 5%
No, have not - 95%
Those numbers will probably flip in 10 years.
Thankfully, 93% believe the science of genetics is “a good thing” or “very good thing.” […]
DNA tests are becoming more popular. Almost anyone with a bit of money can get one. But do you know what exactly goes on once you’ve submitted your sample to the laboratory?
This week’s genetics quiz question is:
What does the DNA lab do with your sample?
Answer with respect to paternity testing from DDC:
Tags: disease, […]
Via ABC News, the Associated Press has a good overview of commercially available DNA tests that anyone with the inclination and some spare pocket change can indulge in. Genetic tests discussed include:
National Geographic Society’s The Genographic Project
Sciona nutritional genomics DNA tests
Baby Gender Mentor home test kit
Genealogy DNA testing
Might make some good birthday presents too.
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