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    1. Re: [NJHUNTER] Y chromosome DNA---DNA testing for health reasons
    2. Marleen Van Horne
    3. There is another company that does DNA testing for both health and genealogical reasons, that is 23andMe of Menlo Park, California. One of the founders of this company has a brother who was born with a genetic medical condition. Her motivation in founding the company was to learn more about all kinds of genetic medical conditions and to give people in general a way to find out what secrets their bodies might hold. I originally test there for health reasons. 23andMe began offering atDNA testing two years ago for genealogical purposes. Having already tested there, I was grandfathered into the atDNA test. 23andMe provides genetic information on a wide range of genetic conditions, as well as atDNA testing for genealogy. Initially, this was done for a flat fee, but recently their pricing structure changed to an annual subscription for people who have upgraded their test. I have not done so, and do not have to pay a subscription fee. But this program is no longer available to new subscribers. Family Tree DNA also does testing for genetically inherited health conditions, but as I understand it their focus is on medical conditions common among people of Jewish heritage. Testing for health reasons is a much more personal decision than genetic testing for genealogical purposes. Marleen Van Horne

    03/31/2012 10:56:39