PSA on home DNA Kits: 3 years ago, 23andMe updated my DNA results & informed me that I was 25% Japanese w/a grandparent who'd been 100% Japanese. For a Korean-born individual, that has significant ramifications.
For those that don't know Korean history, look up Comfort Women.
For those that don't know Korean history, look up Comfort Women.
Then this year, 23andMe updated my results again. This time, I'm no longer 25% Japanese. Now I'm only 4% Japanese which is typical for most ethnic Koreans.
WTF? If we can't even trust their "results" we certainly shouldn't be trusting their commitment to not sell our data.
WTF? If we can't even trust their "results" we certainly shouldn't be trusting their commitment to not sell our data.
Now this:
"The tests might be sold w/out independent confirmation of their claims, a fact that poses more risk to military members than regular consumers. Inaccuracies could negatively affect the required disclosure of those members' medical information."
cnbc.com/2019/12/24/pen…
"The tests might be sold w/out independent confirmation of their claims, a fact that poses more risk to military members than regular consumers. Inaccuracies could negatively affect the required disclosure of those members' medical information."
cnbc.com/2019/12/24/pen…
But its really about this ⬇️:
"There is increased concern in the scientific community that outside parties are EXPLOITING the use of genetic materials for questionable purposes, incldng mass surveillance & the ability to track individuals w/out their authorization or awareness."
"There is increased concern in the scientific community that outside parties are EXPLOITING the use of genetic materials for questionable purposes, incldng mass surveillance & the ability to track individuals w/out their authorization or awareness."
