Has anyone here used one of the at home DNA test kits? I was originally intrigued due to their advertised ability to help understand how your DNA in particular breaks down foods and nutrients. I also realize that some of the tests can show if you carry certain Gene's that make you a higher risk or even your children to be at higher risk for various diseases.

 

There seems to be a large market out there that I've never explored until now. Anyone else familiar or have an opinion on the subject?

I took an Ancestry DNA test several years ago, as I am very interested in my ancestry and genealogy. I am very pleased that I did. I know that they now offer genetic/health testing as part of that.

I have often wondered which one provides the most useful information and if all of them eventually end up in multiple databases controlled by corporations and governments around the world.

We got Ancestry kits for Christmas, but haven't taken the plunge yet.

 

I guess I've hesitated because I fear that I might be related to Can'tcoach or Parker.

and if all of them eventually end up in multiple databases controlled by corporations and governments around the world.

 

There is a recent Harlan Coben book that deals with this very subject. Very encouraging. :lol2:

I have often wondered which one provides the most useful information and if all of them eventually end up in multiple databases controlled by corporations and governments around the world.

 

I could careless where mine ends up as long as I get my results. Too expensive for lost in transit.

There is a recent Harlan Coben book that deals with this very subject. Very encouraging. :lol2:

 

I had no idea but it is pretty easy to figure out what is going to happen. Our DNA information is going to be in several databases, there will eventually be leaks and/or data breaches, and all of our DNA information will be out there for taking.

 

As a caveat, before long artificial beings (of our own creation) which will be indistinguishable from human beings will be assimilated with us and have our complete DNA sequence in their tin can heads.

 

 

How easy will it be to frame someone for any crime at that point?

I could careless where mine ends up as long as I get my results. Too expensive for lost in transit.

 

I hear you s41 but that is exactly the mindset our overlords are counting on.

I hear you s41 but that is exactly the mindset our overlords are counting on.

 

Yep. They will have to tie me down to get mine. I am definitely not spending my money to give it to them.

I could be mistaken, and may watch too much TV, but I thought law enforcement does have access to the companies who test our DNA. There are no Ancestry DNA HIPPA/confidentially rules. You may not commit a crime but your son/daughter or cousin might. Or worse, could innocently have their DNA someplace where a crime was committed.

 

I also wonder if insurance companies can access that information and base your health or life insurance rates on your DNA risk factors.

Edited February 13, 20206 yr by Beechwoodfan

Is anyone not predominantly English/Scott’s Irish, some German, then a small random percentage of something else?

I am adopted. I was given an Ancestry DNA kit for my birthday. It really held no interest for me. I did send it in but I do not care to find any long lost relatives. I also don't care what illnesses might strike me. I would rather be surprised. So after the initial test I had nothing to do with Ancestry.com.

Is anyone not predominantly English/Scott’s Irish, some German, then a small random percentage of something else?

 

That seems to be the typical composition. It was for me. These types of test just do not interest me. I am adopted and I know who my real parents are, I just don't care who my bio parents might be.

Edited February 16, 20206 yr by lottoman89

A friend of mine got one for Christmas for the ancestry one. Matched his paternal grandfather 5 states away. My friend never knew who his father was and apparently the father did not even know he existed. A result of a possible one nighter....so I say that to be careful folks