Take an online DNA test and you could be revealing far more than you realise
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 09:32
in Health & Medicine
Getting your DNA sequenced is now so cheap and easy that you don't need to see a medical professional. A variety of online companies are offering direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests for health or recreational purposes. These tests claim to detect a wide range of characteristics, from the risk of diseases such as breast cancer or Alzheimer's or other conditions such as baldness, to specific talentsor even romantic compatibility. But when you purchase one of these tests there's a good chance you don't know everything you've agreed to.