In a one page paper, answer the following questions in your journal:
Genetic testing through home kits such as 23andMe, Ancestry DNA, and MyHeritage have become increasingly popular. Have you used any DNA testing kits or do you know anyone who has used one? What is someone’s motivation behind participating in a DNA kit? Do you feel there are any negative draw backs to receiving DNA information through a home kit? What are the societal implications behind one’s DNA background being known by so many individuals? What possible issues could arise with DNA data being captured and stored by these companies?
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