Saturday, June 21, 2008

California to Ban DNA Testing for Genealogy?

You can read the articles for yourself but it appears that California is trying to ban genetic genealogy. Their Health Department sent cease-and-desist letters to thirteen personal genomic testing companies. Their main concern is not with genetic genealogy but with companies that do lifestyle and health testing, bypassing doctors. However, any sweeping change in law, could easily alter your rights to DNA testing for genealogy purposes. Read the articles and let us know your opinions.

Regulators, Genetic Testing Companies Begin Face Off

Regulators Take Aim at Nascent DNA-Testing Industry

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