Several years ago I paid ~$200 (now $100) for a DNA test through 23andMe.com. The company sends you a kit in the mail that you fill with saliva and return. Several weeks later, the results are posted online and are protected by userid and password. The initial results provide probability matches for things like diseases, physical attributes, and drug susceptibility. The site also attempts to match your geographic genetic origins and the genetic distance to others who have submitted their DNA.
My results seems pretty accurate and was pleased with the results. What I didn’t expect was the site information to be updated regularly as new research and matches became available. A possible 2nd cousin recently contacted through the site. The site blinds others from seeing your information until you provide consent. Time to break out the family genealogy and see if there is a connection.
