jclalor 12 #1 March 25, 2014 I was wondering if anyone has ever done this and if so, were they happy with the service. https://www.23andme.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search-Branded&utm_term=mid200&utm_content=23c_Search_Paid_Brand&cvosrc=ppc.google.23%20and%20me&matchtype=e&network=g&mobile=&searchntwk=1&content=&creative=38487164785&keyword=23%20and%20me&adposition=1t1&gclid=CITgptmHrb0CFQqCfgodqmkAZg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phreeloader 0 #2 March 25, 2014 I did... Mostly because my wife is a big genealogy nerd. At the time we did it they were still giving out all sort of fun health info, but if i understand correctly they're not doing that currently because they got into a pissing match with the FDA. With the health info it was worth the $100 to me... especially since it also included a tool that let you see what traits your kids would inherit if you they had both people on file... My kids won't inherit my lactose intolerance in case you were concerned without the health info i don't know that it would be worth it to me.. my wife however was thrilled with the ancestry data, and we met a great aunt i didn't know i had... so if you're into that sort of thing it might be worth it to you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #3 March 25, 2014 It was definitely worth it to me when I got the health data. I found that very cool. The ancestry stuff is interesting but I haven't actually found anyone I could place on a family tree anywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 March 25, 2014 faulknerwnIt was definitely worth it to me when I got the health data. I found that very cool. The ancestry stuff is interesting but I haven't actually found anyone I could place on a family tree anywhere. I have...and because I tested a wide variety of people in the family I can tell who are Paternal relatives as opposed to Maternal relatives. I also know who are maternal-paternal or maternal maternal family lines. Our tree has some good solid brick walls back about 1800 and this is just another tool to take those down. I have had several adopteds who contacted me who are 2nd and third or fourth cousins. We are trying to figure out where the fit on the family tree and which line exactly since they are indeed relatives. I can at least narrow them down into what family line they are in. We also did the Ancestry DNA and as long as you have a fairly extensive family tree on there... it will match up your tree with others with a common ancestor. That has proved interesting to find other family trees with the MRCA back in the mid 1600's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funjumper101 15 #5 March 25, 2014 I wouldn't put too much trust in something that produces these kind of results. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/31/science/i-had-my-dna-picture-taken-with-varying-results.html?_r=1& YMMV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #6 March 25, 2014 funjumper101I wouldn't put too much trust in something that produces these kind of results. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/31/science/i-had-my-dna-picture-taken-with-varying-results.html?_r=1& YMMV They no longer offer the medical stuff, just the family lineage stuff, I've always wanted to know exactly how much Neanderthal I got in me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 March 25, 2014 jclalor ***I wouldn't put too much trust in something that produces these kind of results. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/31/science/i-had-my-dna-picture-taken-with-varying-results.html?_r=1& YMMV They no longer offer the medical stuff, just the family lineage stuff, I've always wanted to know exactly how much Neanderthal I got in me. I already know how much I have... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 March 25, 2014 funjumper101I wouldn't put too much trust in something that produces these kind of results. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/31/science/i-had-my-dna-picture-taken-with-varying-results.html?_r=1& YMMV Only an idjiot would rely on one very inexpensive test... if some devastating genetic markers points in a certain direction that you do not like.. verify ... verify ... verify with more exacting tests. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 March 30, 2014 jclalor ***I wouldn't put too much trust in something that produces these kind of results. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/31/science/i-had-my-dna-picture-taken-with-varying-results.html?_r=1& YMMV They no longer offer the medical stuff, just the family lineage stuff, I've always wanted to know exactly how much Neanderthal I got in me. Here ya go.... get your inner caveman on... http://blog.23andme.com/recommended-reading/a-gift-to-humanity/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SivaGanesha 2 #10 March 31, 2014 jclalorI was wondering if anyone has ever done this and if so, were they happy with the service. They seem to be having trouble with the sample I sent them. Apparently some people do not have enough DNA in their spit. The problem is that if there are any glitches early on they can be very, very slow."It's hard to have fun at 4-way unless your whole team gets down to the ground safely to do it again!"--Northern California Skydiving League re USPA Safety Day, March 8, 2014 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #11 September 9, 2017 DNA Testing and Privacy (Behind the scenes at the 23andMe Lab) - Smarter Every Day 176 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3EEmVfbKNs"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pterodactyl1986 0 #12 September 9, 2017 What kind of health data can this provide, that a standard blood panel would not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
