DNA Testing: The Gift that Keeps Giving
Several years ago, my sister bought me a subscription for DNA testing through 23andMe.com. After receiving my DNA kit and submitting a saliva sample by mail, I received online results.I learned more about my genetic heritage and a lot more about my potential genetic risk for certain diseases or health issues. Periodically, I get notifications about distant (and some not-so-distant) relatives who have indicated they are open for contact. Fortunately for me, my profile didn’t suggest that I was at high risk for any particular disease or health issue.DNA home testing kits provide us with connections to our past and…