Comments on: Education, Not Regulation, Will Benefit Consumers of Recreational Genetics

By: Genetic Genealogy Tidbits » The Genetic Genealogist

Genetic Genealogy Tidbits » The Genetic Genealogist — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:05:55 +0000

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By: Jim Sims

Jim Sims — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:42:55 +0000

I am a consumer of both genetic genealogy services and of the health related consumer genetics. I am an administrator of a surname project that uses Y-chromosome data. I have an advanced science degree but not in genetics (it was my favorite biology course in college). I agree that most people have a rather poor background in science in general and genetics in particular. A better educated consumer will find their personal genetic information more interesting and understand the limits of conclusions that can be drawn.

By: origins g

origins g — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:12:22 +0000

Well put! I agree and am working in this direction – at least with respect to mental health and personal genomics. Am loving your blog!!!