I revisited my 23andMe DNA test results that can now tell if you're at an increased risk of diseases - here's what it was like
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Hollis Johnson
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The test gave me information on everything from how much DNA I share with our Neanderthal ancestors, to how much caffeine I likely consume, to whether or not I might have a unibrow. It also let me know if I'm carrying certain genetic variations related to diseases that could be passed on to kids.
In April, the FDA told 23andMe it could start providing genetic health risk reports, which reveal whether you have an increased risk of developing certain diseases, including Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. That version of the test is $199, while the ancestry test alone is $99.
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