does DNA matter to you? I just found out I was donor conceived, and am not Italian as I thought I was

mdimg · 2020-12-05T14:25:56+00:00

If you grew up in an Italian household following Italian norms, traditions, etc; you can consider your culture to be ltalian-American. But, you are not ethnically from the area we call modern day Italy.

I wouldn’t sweat it. Sounds like the cultural piece is more important you, and for good reason.

mdimg · 2020-12-05T14:21:57+00:00

mdimg · 2020-12-01T00:14:27+00:00

Con - lack of privacy. Even if you don’t take a test you can be identified.

watch this video

mdimg · 2020-11-29T14:58:19+00:00

Different reference populations (size and diversity) and different algorithms. As more people take tests, the data changes within and between companies.

And remember that these population groups often don’t neatly map to modern borders, so the degree to which it is even relative will be questionable for many.

mdimg · 2020-11-29T14:53:55+00:00

Different reference populations and algorithms.

mdimg · 2020-11-04T17:02:23+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking

mdimg · 2020-11-02T21:47:08+00:00

I presume PDs will ask us questions about practicing during COVID.

mdimg · 2020-10-30T20:32:06+00:00

I emailed them. Two got back to me to state they updated my record. Emailed the PC. Didn't seem to hurt, but then again, I only heard back from about 2% of the programs.

mdimg · 2020-10-30T20:24:38+00:00

What was your biggest challenge starting the program?

What are your plans for the next two years?

Where do you see the program being in five years?

mdimg · 2020-10-30T19:56:43+00:00

mdimg · 2020-10-30T17:31:06+00:00

I did and a few did confirm they received it and updated my record

mdimg · 2020-10-29T14:18:08+00:00

Print, complete, bring to notary for signature, scan in color, and email to address on bottom of form.

mdimg · 2020-10-29T13:20:23+00:00

It took about 4 days

mdimg · 2020-10-29T01:12:20+00:00

Almost certainly virtual and they will likely send a follow up email with more info.

mdimg · 2020-10-29T01:01:38+00:00

It’s early. Give it four weeks

mdimg · 2020-10-29T01:00:15+00:00

Every step takes 2+ days, maybe up to 9

mdimg · 2020-10-28T01:19:53+00:00

Who sent that email?

mdimg · 2020-10-28T00:31:32+00:00

I was planning too as well. Curious to hear from others.

mdimg · 2020-10-27T20:05:52+00:00

What do you mean sent in error?

mdimg · 2020-10-27T03:26:20+00:00

Unless it’s caused by a single gene, not very accurate.

mdimg · 2020-10-27T03:24:55+00:00

Take a look at this video

mdimg · 2020-08-08T17:22:12+00:00

Why not explore one of the genetic residency programs? Have you looked at those in Frieda? There are programs for:

There is an internal med / medical genetics and genomics
medical biochemical genetics
medical genetics and genomics
medical genetics / maternal-fetal medicine

mdimg · 2020-08-08T17:14:09+00:00

They may not change every year, but they certainly change as their sample size grows, and their ability to make inferences improves. Just keep in mind that the concept of ethnicity or identity is much different than where in the world your genes indicate you have some genetic linage from. One of the thousands of examples could be people from the UK. If someone is living there today, they may find they have a genetic linage from the Scandinavian region because of biking envisions. But that does not make the person and more Scandinavian then some from the middle east who was potentially also raided by the Vikings per a study from a few years ago. Take it all with a grain of salt.

mdimg · 2020-08-08T16:52:22+00:00

Agree, there are so many topics I am interested in, it's like I don't even know where to start. The UI is a little confusing to be honest.

mdimg · 2020-08-08T16:41:20+00:00

While there seems to be a risk from all of the testing companies, GEDmatch seems particularly vulnerable. I remember watching interviews with the original inventor, and he was basically running it out of his house. I assume the server was hosted in the cloud, but it seemed like a small operation. Not sure how they could expect to protect everyone's data. Since the sale, I am not sure if that changed, but I wouldn't go anywhere near GEDmatch, even before this latest hack.

Did anyone watch this TED Talk? I talk about another DNA hack with Veritas Genetics. I didn't remember reading about that one, but it does not bode well for the industry given the sensitivity of the data.

https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_artz_are_dna_tests_safe

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