Comments on: Reliability of Home DNA Tests

By: Jane RN

Jane RN — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:34:45 +0000

I see you as an individual who is like many closed minded in the healthcare realm. Have an ache, pop a pill. How sad for you and those you influence. I became a consultant because of the fantastic results to my health from Sciona’s Gene SNP and the nutraceuticals that were offered, NOT REQUIRED, as a solution. I have been able to be weaned off of 2 blood pressure medications and have avoided surgery R/T endometriosis because of my open minded choices to try something other than the age old recommendations that give no solutions just more complications due to side affects from pharmaceuticals and the many risks of surgery. I hope that your negative influences do not inhibit those reading your comments from achieving optimal health. If this is such an unreliable act, why is the government and Berkley getting on the band wagon? On Fox News, search “DNA Pills?”. You may want to apoligize to those you have influenced that may have resulted in a negative outcome. You may also want to review the 25 years of clinical studies that are available from Europe and other countries. You may want to call up Barbara Walters, who did a special on specifics and let her know your negative views. I am sure she will change the result of her research as well. I will expect nothing more than a disrespectful and negative response from you, that is the only comments that are on this site from you. I can only hope that I have resulted in a positive outcome to those who would like to have a solution. I feel very sorry for you. It must be difficult to be such an unhopeful and negative person. Nevermind that you may have caused many to suffer, I will hope for good things to come to you and that you will one day bring good to others.

By: Genetics and Health » Suracell: Personal Genetic Health

Genetics and Health » Suracell: Personal Genetic Health — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:24:58 +0000

[...] The idea of using DNA information to personalize nutrition and diet recommendations is controversial to say the least. In July 2007, Representative Gordon Smith of the Senate Special Committee on Aging called the nutritional genomics industry, “a fradulent mutation” of genetic science. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in their report that home DNA tests are unreliable and misleading. [...]

By: Genetics and Health » GeneBase DNA Ancestry Project

Genetics and Health » GeneBase DNA Ancestry Project — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:31:22 +0000

[...] After the doubts raised by the Government Accountability Office over at-home nutrigenetic DNA tests, I think similar quality checks should be done on companies offering ancestral DNA tests. After all, if Oprah could get duped, what chance do the rest of us have of getting accurate genetic genealogy results? [...]

By: Genetics and Health » Meeting with DNA Direct

Genetics and Health » Meeting with DNA Direct — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:03:18 +0000

[...] Jason is the Director of Business Development at DNA Direct and Lisa is the Director of Content. The two of them have become valued colleagues in genetics education. No matter what you may think of direct-to-consumer DNA tests, it is easy to figure out which companies are on the up-and-up because some are open to dialogue and others are not. DNA Direct belongs to the former group. [...]

By: Genetics and Health » Genetics is a (Very) Good Thing

Genetics and Health » Genetics is a (Very) Good Thing — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 03:33:17 +0000

[...] Thankfully, 93% believe the science of genetics is “a good thing” or “very good thing.” Clearly, people are eager to embrace technology as long as it doesn’t bite them back. To ensure that we make the best use of genetic testing, we’ve got to stay informed. Or else the politicians are the ones who will be biting the empowered patient-consumer instead. [...]

By: Genetics and Health » Genetics Interview #12: Dr. Marie Godfrey of Genetizen

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:30:40 +0000

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By: Genetics and Health » DNA Sequence Worth More Than A Thousand Dollars

Genetics and Health » DNA Sequence Worth More Than A Thousand Dollars — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 01:57:06 +0000

[...] I would have loved to know what everyone was hoping to get out of having their DNA sequenced excluding the novelty factor. But there definitely seems to be a future for companies looking to get into the personal, at-home DNA sequencing market. Yet another investigation for the GAO. [...]

By: Genetics and Health » The Value of Nutrigenomic DNA Testing

Genetics and Health » The Value of Nutrigenomic DNA Testing — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 20:25:15 +0000

[...] Following up on last week’s Senate Special Committee hearings on at-home DNA tests, Time Magazine has a short article that puts nutrigenetic companies like Sciona on the defensive. Here are a few key points to remember when considering whether nutrigenomic/nutrigenetic DNA testing is worth it or not: [...]

By: Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD

Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:22:05 +0000

lisa: Thanks for your comment. I see you’re a cynic.

By: lisa

lisa — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:04:41 +0000

well, keep in mind some of the key facts:
1. the public thinks there is a “do-nothing” congress according to polls
2. The congressional elections are in November
3. Congress recessed on Friday
4. Home DNA testing is press-worthy topic
5. Sen. Smith wants to go back to Oregon and say to his constituents “hey, look at all the important things I am doing in Washington”
Our tax dollars put to work in the usual way…