A simple genetic test could show whether you’re likely to get a serious disease, and it only costs $99. The test is the brainchild of Anne Wojcicki, the founder of 23andMe, a genetic testing company.
23andMe believes genetic testing can make all of us healthier. The process is simple. The company has users spit into a cup and then sends the sample for testing. They are able to look for more than 250 health conditions and traits. The results cover everything from lactose intolerance to Alzheimer’s disease.
23andMe has more than 400,070 customers, but the goal is tens of millions. The company wants users to be able share their genetic information with researchers. The idea is that medical research can then be crowdsourced.
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