Posted by Shelley on May 27, 2015, at 11:59:09
In reply to Re: genetic testing » lori6, posted by linkadge on May 25, 2015, at 15:18:46
> No, but what I mean is, who (besides oneself) cares if you have a lower or higher version of the gene?
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> The idea that such information would "get out".
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> Also, the low acting version of the COMT gene is linked to less depression, and higher executive function.As Lori stated, COMT is only one of the genes included in the test. In the near future everyone will probably have his genome sequenced and an inevitable consequence will be discrimination based on results, if they get out. If a private company owns your genetic material, they can eventually gain information about risk factors for all illnesses (physical and psychiatric),personality traits and more. Hackers can blackmail people. A person's genetic information can determine whether or not he gets a job, insurance coverage and much more. This might be illegal, but when has that stopped anyone? You simply won't be told the reason you weren't accepted to whatever it is you applied for.
This might all sound paranoid, but that's only because "the party" has not yet begun....
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