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What was the biologist wearing on his date?

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What was the biologist wearing on his date?

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Designer genes.

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What do you call the leader of the biology gang?

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The nucleus

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The doctor said, "We've got a problem. Your DNA is backwards."

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The doctor said, "We've got a problem. Your DNA is backwards."

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**23andMe PGS Pharmacogenetics reports: The 23andMe test uses qualitative genotyping to detect 3 variants in the CYP2C19 gene, 2 variants in the DPYD gene and 1 variant in the SLCO1B1 gene in the genomic DNA of adults from saliva for the purpose of reporting and interpreting information about the processing of certain therapeutics to inform discussions with a healthcare professional. It does not describe if a person will or will not respond to a particular therapeutic. Our CYP2C19 Pharmacogenetics report provides certain information about variants associated with metabolism of some therapeutics and provides interpretive drug information regarding the potential effect of citalopram and clopidogrel therapy. Our SLCO1B1 Pharmacogenetics report provides certain information about variants associated with the processing of some therapeutics and provides interpretive drug information regarding the potential effect of simvastatin therapy. Our DPYD Pharmacogenetics report does not describe the association between detected variants and any specific therapeutic. Results for DPYD and certain CYP2C19 results should be confirmed by an independent genetic test prescribed by your own healthcare provider before taking any medical action. Warning: Test information should not be used to start, stop, or change any course of treatment and does not test for all possible variants that may affect metabolism or protein function. The PGS test is not a substitute for visits to a healthcare professional. Making changes to your current regimen can lead to harmful side effects or reduced intended benefits of your medication, therefore consult with your healthcare professional before taking any medical action. For important information and limitations regarding Pharmacogenetic reports, visit 23andme.com/test-info/pharmacogenetics/

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DNA Genetic Testing For Health, Ancestry And More - 23andMe

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23andMe offers DNA testing with the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown, personalized health insights and more.

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Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (5-3-18)

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After doing a decent amount of research on 23andMe and genetic testing, as well as having a discussion with my dad, I have concluded that I would not use 23andMe to get results on what my genes say about me. Yes, there are some interesting pros for getting genetic testing, like creating a family tree or finding potential relatives from the data received from 23andMe, but the cons outweigh the pros. The test isn't FDA-approved, a person would probably overreact if they get unfavorable results, genetic testing had some controversies with creating "designer babies" with clinics, and honestly, I'm personally not dying to know what my genes say about me.

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I would not take the 23andMe genetic test if given the chance. The main flaw in the company's tests is their accuracy. The 23andMe test only uses a limited number of SNPs to determine one's risk for disease, when in reality thousands of SNPs in addition to countless environmental factors affect one's risk, leading to inaccurate results. An addition, even though some of the conditions that 23andMe tests for have measures that can be taken to lower risk, many of the diseases can not be prevented, and some even have few things that can be done to lower risk, such as Alzheimer's. Learning of my risk for these diseases would only make me unnecessarily worried, as i would not be able to do anything about it. In addition, I would not even be able to be sure that those results were correct, so I might worry about a disease that I do not have. In addition, if the results were incorrect, I might be falsely unworried about a disease that I might actually be at a high risk for. I don't think that this test will be beneficial to most of the population because the people who receive this information are not trained professionals and might misinterpret the information they are given, but at the same time I do not think that they should be banned from providing these tests. 23andMe should warn people about the risks, but at the end of the day, it is each person's decision whether or not they want to take the test

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I support 23andme's genetic testing DNA kit. It offers beneficial results in order for individuals to learn more about themselves. Starting at an early age, this allows others to become more aware of the risks for certain diseases, and also keeps others on track for what they should and should not do. This is a great opportunity for preventing disease in order to live a healthier lifestyle. People have their own decision to take this test; the ones that cannot handle the truth definitely should not take it. People also should not rely on 23andme’s genetic information to be completely accurate, and should consult a physician when reviewing the results. In my opinion, the results act as a motivator to live healthier and lower risks for certain diseases. Any opportunity to improve health and avoid these risks is much better than blindly living without knowledge of one’s health. People who are well educated about their medical condition have much better chances than those who only follow the doctor’s prescriptions. This allows people to learn more about risks for medical conditions and actively participate in improving their health.

However, although I support the decision to take the test, personally, I would not take it. I do not believe that I have the capacity to handle the results because I believe that I would be worried for the future instead of making an active effort to improve my health. Especially for the incurable diseases, I would be too focused on the negative results than the positive. Knowing my own results is not good in my case because I do believe that ignorance is a bliss; knowing more about myself is not necessarily better and more beneficial because I always attempt to live healthy. I don't need a genetic test to motivate me to live healthier.

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I believe that 23andme is a DNA testing service that should not be used. Not only are the test results inaccurate, but it also affects a person's mentality. Lastly, the DNA could be used for purposes other than one's own.

There has been controversy going around that 23andme has produced inaccurate results. According to www.liorpatcher.WordPress.com, most of the SNPs of 23andme were incorrect, leading to odd ratios and bad results.

A person's mentality may also be affected by their results of 23andme. Knowing that one could have a BRCA gene or higher risks of cancer can send him or her into a state of depression. He or she would worry about everything he or she ate or did. This would not be worth it if one's main goal was to have a sense of relief.

Lastly, 23andme's main goal is not to use one's DNA for that person's sole benefit, but rather for the company itself. It collects DNA so that the DNA of each person is put into the database of its ancestor lineage. This information is collected unknowingly, and with each person that submits their DNA, hundreds of thousands of DNA could be used involuntarily.

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Learn your risk for various genetic diseases

You change your lifestyle to lower your risk for disease you are at high risk for

Learn about possibly dangerous reactions to drugs and medicines

Learn about family history and ancestry

Find lost relatives

Low price and easy to use

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23andMe is a DNA service that provides the opportunity to test individual's genetics. Genetic testing has recently become a controversial issue, regarding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the accuracy of the genetic information provided by 23andMe.

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Watch member stories about 23andMe users have found new relatives and learned new things about their heritage using 23andMe's Personal Genome Service. www.23andme.com

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A 23andMe Ancestry Story: Reuniting Sisters

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Using the 23andMe genetic testing service, adopted sisters Greta and Stacy found each other and learned more about their ancestry. Watch the video to hear their story.

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Not FDA approved

Possibility of inaccuracy; showing higher or lower risk

Users could possibly misuse results

May cause paranoia and anxiety from knowledge of disease

Does not take into account all factors for disease

Your DNA may be used for research