Futura Genetics Analyzed my Genome – Genetic Test Review

Through the rise of personalized medicine, carrying out genome tests at home became feasible. With a PhD in genomics, I’m always curious and excited to try out novelties in my field. This time, Futura Genetics offered me a genetic test, and I was happy to give it a try. Genome Testing is Sexy Genome tests have been in the spotlight for years. Patients have been able to order such tests online with 23andme, Navigenics or Pathway Genomics since 2005, 2006 and 2007. The basic assumption is that anyone can order a test from home and learn about their risks for certain medical conditions, and what lifestyle choices they should make to avoid them. As the saying goes, genetics loads the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger. It makes a lot of sense to learn about these inherited risks even though they are not always needed to change a particular element of lifestyle habits. I think it should be my right to be able to order a genomic test but then analysis should be closely supported by medical professionals. It is difficult to draw meaningful conclusions from data even with them. Without them, it’s fairly impossible. My Experience with Genetic Tests I’ve had 4 genomic tests in my life. The previous three I had with Navigenics, Pathway Genomics and My Gentle Labs – with 3 different results and experience. I summarized my findings with Navigenics here. I also analyzed and regularly re-analyze my own raw data with Promethease. As a researcher with a PhD in genomics, it is ...
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