I Got My Whole Genome Sequenced. Here’s What I Learned.
Medical Futurist July 29, 2024
Dante Labs sent me their Full DNA whole genome sequencing package, and I went through a roller-coaster of feelings: I was excited to know every secret of my DNA, but I was afraid of getting to know my hereditary cancer risks and worried what else I might find. As in my case, (scientific) curiosity usually overrides fear, I jumped into the unknown and I’m eager to share my results here.
Key Takeaways
I got my genome sequences back in 2018 to learn about disease risks, medication sensitivities and maybe even more.
Working with a genetic counselor, I could access a lot of data and draw meaningful conclusions from that to improve my...