South Africa: A DNA Test Could Save Your Life, but Potentially Also Hand You a Life Sentence

[Daily Maverick] Genetic testing provides a glimpse into your future. It identifies the elements and environments you should avoid, as it puts your wellbeing at risk. But you could also learn some scary facts, such as the high chance of your developing serious conditions such as early-onset Alzheimer's or incurable rare cancer. Whether you dare a drive down DNA lane as I did or choose to play the odds of ignorant bliss, genetic screening is life-changing stuff.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Source Type: news