Granted, it's not much, but I did this under an assumed name and declined to allow them to keep the sample. I think it's good that the DNA is being used for science, I just hope I can keep some privacy from it.
Remember that when you are giving your DNA to a company, you are also partly doing it for all your family members. Maybe talk about it with them before doing it, especially if it is just for fun.
I gave my DNA to 23 and Me at the age of 19 or so. They won't dispose of the data. They say it's due to California law, which I'm sure is not untrue, but it feels like they're taking advantage of it.
Getting your DNA sequenced is a bit like letting an app have access to your contacts: in both, your choice has consequences for hundreds of other people. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like it’s possible to undo the effects of something your friends/family might have done :/
Which is great for people that can't have or don't want to raise their own DNA. But there's no way I'm signing up for that. The fact is that DNA matters a lot, and the linkage between DNA and behavior is only just starting to be unraveled. Parenting matters a lot too, but it's not the whole picture.
Is it a personal health coach or simply another way to get people to give up their DNA to be used by drug companies and cops? Both are part of the agreement when you give them a sample and Glaxo just bought into this company.
Yeah... I kind of dont care? Use my DNA to do whatever good you can with it. I can see how someone could use this maliciously, but there are far simpler ways to mess with someone's life. 23andMe also has an opt out check box, right?
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