Comments on: New 23andMe Headquarters http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/ How will it change your life? Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:28:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Flickr Comments on DNA Direct http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-9141 Flickr Comments on DNA Direct Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:14:55 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-9141 [...] 17, 2007 in DNA Fun After I discovered some interesting comments last week on a picture of the new 23andMe headquarters, I went trolling for more and found some comments on DNA Direct (where I currently work as a [...] [...] 17, 2007 in DNA Fun After I discovered some interesting comments last week on a picture of the new 23andMe headquarters, I went trolling for more and found some comments on DNA Direct (where I currently work as a [...]

]]> By: StevenMurphy MD http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8831 StevenMurphy MD Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:33:35 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8831 Very funny....... I hope ;) Very funny……. I hope ;)

]]> By: Hsien http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8820 Hsien Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:10:57 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8820 The imitators don't need to store your DNA, they're probably scraping it off the sidewalk then trying to con you into paying for their service because they're holding your DNA hostage anyway! Hmmm, interesting business idea. ;) The imitators don’t need to store your DNA, they’re probably scraping it off the sidewalk then trying to con you into paying for their service because they’re holding your DNA hostage anyway! Hmmm, interesting business idea. ;)

]]> By: Steven Murphy MD http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8819 Steven Murphy MD Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:58:16 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8819 Storing DNA/genomes/sequence is great and it is nice to match people up. The problem I see is that HIPAA laws do not govern NON-Medical companies and there is a gaping hole as to where genomic information stands. Last time I have checked, GINA has not passed yet. No one is preventing this company from selling your code to insurers.... I hope that they will not sell.....In fact I am certain they will not sell your ladder. But what about the imitators??? -Steve www.thegenesherpa.blogspot.com Storing DNA/genomes/sequence is great and it is nice to match people up. The problem I see is that HIPAA laws do not govern NON-Medical companies and there is a gaping hole as to where genomic information stands. Last time I have checked, GINA has not passed yet. No one is preventing this company from selling your code to insurers…. I hope that they will not sell…..In fact I am certain they will not sell your ladder. But what about the imitators???
-Steve
http://www.thegenesherpa.blogspot.com

]]> By: Hsien http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8803 Hsien Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:56:33 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8803 Most probably. 23andMe has a grand vision that will unite the world by tying their DNA together. (Being kind of facetious but not 100%.) Guess we'll find out at launch time. FYI, genetic genealogy companies routinely store DNA so that customers can order upgrades more easily. They also keep customer data in their database if the customer has signed a release form to make it possible for people to compare genetic data and find matches. If the company's purpose is in sync with yours then it's all good. But if the company begins to do thing with the DNA that you might never have anticipated or have any interest in, that's where the problems start. Most probably. 23andMe has a grand vision that will unite the world by tying their DNA together. (Being kind of facetious but not 100%.) Guess we’ll find out at launch time.

FYI, genetic genealogy companies routinely store DNA so that customers can order upgrades more easily. They also keep customer data in their database if the customer has signed a release form to make it possible for people to compare genetic data and find matches. If the company’s purpose is in sync with yours then it’s all good. But if the company begins to do thing with the DNA that you might never have anticipated or have any interest in, that’s where the problems start.

]]> By: Barry Starr http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8586 Barry Starr Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:12:25 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8586 I was talking with someone the other day and they told me that 23andme will do testing and will keep the DNA to do additional research on. Is this true? I wonder how that will work? I was talking with someone the other day and they told me that 23andme will do testing and will keep the DNA to do additional research on. Is this true? I wonder how that will work?

]]> By: Hsien http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8384 Hsien Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:27:27 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8384 Ramunas, I love to ride too but am not so good at it. If I get on a bike for longer than 30 minutes, I'm guaranteed a fall. :D Ramunas, I love to ride too but am not so good at it. If I get on a bike for longer than 30 minutes, I’m guaranteed a fall. :D

]]> By: Hsien http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8383 Hsien Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:25:26 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8383 You know, some people are happy with printed reports and online counseling especially since a whole lot of people don't have time and are scared to go to the doctor. I know this isn't directly comparable to genetic testing but people are becoming so comfortable with the Internet that it does work in a number of ways. My friend Christina is doing the Jenny Craig program and because there's no JC center in her town, <a href="http://www.ebeautydaily.com/on-joining-jenny-craig/">she's on the Jenny Direct Internet Program</a> and calls her counselor once a week. As far as I can tell, Christina's pretty satisfied. You know, some people are happy with printed reports and online counseling especially since a whole lot of people don’t have time and are scared to go to the doctor.

I know this isn’t directly comparable to genetic testing but people are becoming so comfortable with the Internet that it does work in a number of ways. My friend Christina is doing the Jenny Craig program and because there’s no JC center in her town, she’s on the Jenny Direct Internet Program and calls her counselor once a week. As far as I can tell, Christina’s pretty satisfied.

]]> By: ramunas http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8267 ramunas Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:00:53 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8267 What a beautiful photo - genetics and bicycles are my hobbies! I've only seen such collection of (bio)bicycles at MRC Holland, producers of MLPA kits in Amsterdam, Holland. What a beautiful photo - genetics and bicycles are my hobbies! I’ve only seen such collection of (bio)bicycles at MRC Holland, producers of MLPA kits in Amsterdam, Holland.

]]> By: StevenMurphy MD http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8190 StevenMurphy MD Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:56:15 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/09/10/new-23andme-headquarters/#comment-8190 Well........ I am certain they will be responsible. But what will the public begin to think? The answer lies in education and proper counseling. Too bad counseling isn't scalable.......But hey guess what? Printed reports are..... Genomics and medicine are not scalable entities. But Genomics and food is...... I wish we had the manpower to be ready for this storm. -Steve www.thegenesherpa.blogspot.com Well…….. I am certain they will be responsible. But what will the public begin to think? The answer lies in education and proper counseling. Too bad counseling isn’t scalable…….But hey guess what? Printed reports are…..

Genomics and medicine are not scalable entities. But Genomics and food is……

I wish we had the manpower to be ready for this storm.

-Steve
http://www.thegenesherpa.blogspot.com

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