Family (genetically speaking) is all about the DNA. As technology has taken leaps and bounds over the last several decades, some areas I can totally get on board with while others not so much.
The “not so much” category for me is utilizing cloning technology to replicate your dog like Tom Brady did a few months ago. I love my dogs but they are both one of a kind and I wouldn’t want to even try to duplicate them. I would have to imagine they wouldn’t turn out exactly the same anyway but if you have 50-85K laying around like Tom Brady, go for it.
The good would be the health benefits and getting ahead of the game in the treatment of disease or a medical conditions.
Here is a nice article from the American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/genetics/genetic-testing-for-cancer-risk/should-i-get-genetic-testing-for-cancer-risk.html
We have all types of screenings to keep us healthy and I think genetic testing is eventually going to be common in the screening process one day. In the meantime, take care of yourself!
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