Originally Posted by Don Baldwin

Why?



"Besides, it's always fun to see how much DNA you have in common with Neanderthals."



"Carmela Thompson, a genetic counselor with Genetic Discovery SF, told me I should take these results (along with some of the wellness tests) with a grain of salt."



I tried the new 23andMe genetic test - Business Insider



Blacks don't have any of their DNA...they're the ONLY "species" of "human" that doesn't.



"The average Caucasian has 2.5% neanderthal DNA, and I have 3.1%, putting me in the 98th percentile. It means that I’m “whiter” than most white people."



"While the FDA concentrates on the question of whether 23andMe’s kit is a safe and effective medical device, it is failing to address the real issue: what 23andMe should be allowed to do with the data it collects. For 23andMe’s Personal Genome Service is much more than a medical device; it is a one-way portal into a world where corporations have access to the innermost contents of your cells and where insurers and pharmaceutical firms and marketers might know more about your body than you know yourself. And as 23andMe warns on its website, “Genetic Information that you share with others could be used against your interests. You should be careful about sharing your Genetic Information with others.”"