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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]appalachiablue
(41,103 posts)are really interesting, the ties they come up with especially. The show also advertises Ancestry I think.
But I don't know if many people are really aware of the MEDICAL data collection aspects with the 2 major genie kit companies. I suspected then read a few things about it- serious health and medical history stuff/potential.
The alleged fear of learning about African background from years ago may exist with some hard core types but not like it will be published, that widely anyway. Sounds like some kind of "DNA Shaming" here, maybe for other motives.
There are personal birth history situations already mentioned here by some. I could see discomfort arising if test takers initiate contact with unknown fathers and relatives, and maybe in the case of adoption, matters that people might not want revealed. Who knows. ~ I've had a kit for 2 years, but have procrastinated. Maybe that's a good thing, although I'd love to verify we have some Portuguese/Iberian, Native American or other ancestry as mentioned by elders.