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DNA test kits and Promethease
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:12 pm
I know we have a few threads but only found some good info sprinkled in a few posts. Is it best to do multiple tests? Has anyone used promethease and could enlighten me on it?
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Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:12 pm to jmarto1
Just FYI, you're giving your DNA to corporations to do whatever they wish with in the future.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:14 pm to KosmoCramer
They have plenty of my DNA already
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:15 pm to jmarto1
quote:To what end?
Is it best to do multiple tests?
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:18 pm to slackster
To put together a more complete picture I suppose
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:24 pm to jmarto1
Yes I have done the promethease. Basically they compare your test results against a data base to determine how likely you are to have certain diseases, health problems or drug reactions. You will be very surprised at how accurate it is.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:26 pm to montrose
Thats what i am looking for. Will different test kits help?
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:29 pm to jmarto1
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This post was edited on 11/16/21 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:30 pm to jmarto1
This whole government collecting our DNA thing is going easier than planned.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:31 pm to slackster
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Is it best to do multiple tests?
To what end?
Read some stuff recently where various individuals and organizations have sent known DNA samples to various testing companies to check them out.
Some reports are totally bogus and one of the ancestry website based ones actually ACTIVELY false reports African roots on pure Euro DNA to potentially mess with people.(think: Alabama skinhead finds out Kunta Kinte from Roots novel is his ancestor)
If I remember right, it's 50/50 legit/scam results from the various testing outfits.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 9:42 pm to jmarto1
I submitted my autosomal results from FTDNA. I think promethease can use Ancestry.com autosomal now and maybe 23&me too. I'd check the promethease home page. Basically the autosomal test are the same but some companies annalyze some different genes I think. I like ancestry for their family trees but I would submit only one test myself.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:07 pm to jmarto1
Promethease tells you your specific genes/mutations, and the characteristics associated with those variants. It’s not predicting heritage, just reading your raw data. There’s no real reason to get multiple genetic tests.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:08 pm to Sidicous
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Some reports are totally bogus and one of the ancestry website based ones actually ACTIVELY false reports African roots on pure Euro DNA to potentially mess with people.(think: Alabama skinhead finds out Kunta Kinte from Roots novel is his ancestor)
you hear stuff like this but I passed my DNA test
0% sub saharan african
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:10 pm to KosmoCramer
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Just FYI, you're giving your DNA to corporations to do whatever they wish with in the future.
Not worried. He used your real name when he submitted his sample.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 11:22 pm to Evil Little Thing
Thanks. Maybe I'll share some results on here. Hopefully others will share. Btw, if the govt want a your DNA they can get it. Think about how much DNA you leave around. Deal with it
Posted on 12/29/17 at 12:21 am to jmarto1
So, not necessarily the same thing, but my son has a genetic condition which has required us to undergo full exome sequencing. They only tell you about genetic anomalies that are potentially treatable. Like if I had the gene for breast cancer, they would let me know so I can consult a physician. But if they find that I am likely to develop Alzheimer's, they won't tell me because there's nothing that can be done. But since new genes are constantly being identified, you can have them re-evaluate your sample a year after the initial results.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 12:26 am to lsuwontonwrap
I smell a conspiracy.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 12:27 am to jmarto1
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if the govt want a your DNA they can get it.
First question is, "Why would 'the government' want your DNA?"
Posted on 12/29/17 at 3:36 am to jmarto1
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They have plenty of my DNA already
Your mom has plenty of my DNA (inside her).
Posted on 12/29/17 at 3:48 am to jmarto1
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Btw, if the govt want a your DNA they can get it. Think about how much DNA you leave around. Deal with it
You will be easy to enslave. Congrats.
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