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Old 01-29-2021, 07:55 AM
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Thumbs up There is Good in DNA research

Before there is a lot of naysayers regarding DNA's there are some good components to this research. Mayo Clinic has a DNA Research Firm they are working with who will, in some cases accept patients. Mayo keeps samples from patients who had their surgery for
10 years. In this case the Research Firm harvested a sample of the surgery from 2017 and they did genetic research regarding the specific cells from the surgery and developed treatments that are very specific for that type and form of cancer. This is leading edge science for treatments of some cancers and is related to DNA research. In one case I am familiar with, this research led to 3 recommended drugs for that cancer! Will some Insurance Firms use that kind of history in the future to determine risk? Most likely, but who the hell cares? Sometimes "paranoia" gets in the way of sound judgement!