Here is at least one bit of our earlier personal experience, from just over a year ago, on the topic. I (of course) remain a believer -- both in the scientific value of such information -- and in the idea of democratizing genetics, at the consumer level, more generally:
. . . .Many physicians welcome the trend, saying it's giving people valuable information. Consumers can find out early whether they are at increased risk for cancer, Alzheimer's and other diseases — and take steps to protect themselves. The testing can also sometimes help identify the safest and most effective medications to use.
"Direct-to-consumer genetics companies are leading the way toward democratizing genetics and making it available to more and more people to learn about their risks and intervene in ways to keep themselves healthy," says Robert Green, a medical geneticist at Harvard. . . .
Switching gears -- back to the topic of Sunday, now: let us all recall how immensely taciturn Laura Bush was, while living at 1600 Penn. So. . . the idea that, on the same weekend, she and [UPDATED: all five living] First Ladies (two from the same party as the political numbskull running Homeland Security, at present) would openly disapprove of 45's cruel family-breaking border policies. . . is worthy of note.
As a nation, we still have a long road to travel, but it is at least a small step -- toward a better day, in some relatively soon-tomorrow. Onward, off now, to cut myself a thick hunk of wet, warm air -- to breathe (and actually bathe in), as I walk toward a train. Smile.
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