Top 5 Reasons to Save Your Grandmother’s DNA
1. You got those big blue eyes from your grandmother, but chances are you inherited less desirable genes as well. We inherit our DNA from our parents, who inherited it from their parents. Since we all possess genes that can cause or contribute to disease, knowing one’s DNA and family medical history can be a great resource for someone who learns they have a genetic disorder.
2. Full genome sequencing is right around the corner! The X-prize quest for the $1000 genome will lead to efficient and affordable whole-genome sequencing. As commercial companies crop up and compete for customer’s business, leading to even lower prices.
3. Your grandmother’s DNA contains clues to her ancestry. X-chromosome, mtDNA, and autosomal genealogy tests contain clues to a person’s ancestry, both recent and ancient.
4. Even if you aren’t interested in this whole genetic genealogy craze, somebody you know will be! Genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies in
5. All the undiscovered possibilities. No one knows what uses will be discovered for DNA in the future. Save that DNA just in case!
Disclaimer: Some people are very uncomfortable with the thought of gathering and storing a loved one’s DNA, and those beliefs should be honored and respected. It is ALWAYS best to obtain your grandmother’s permission before you gather her DNA. So don’t delay, call her now!
This is a contribution to Problogger’s Top 5 Project.
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May 22nd, 2013 at 10:24 pm
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May 22nd, 2013 at 10:24 pm
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May 22nd, 2013 at 10:24 pm
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May 22nd, 2013 at 10:24 pm
Top 5 Productivity Enhancing Ideas For Busy People by Chris PangburnThe Top 5 Things You Can Do For Your Kids…EVER by Aaron Emerson The top 5 things about Glasgow that make me want to kill myself by Jon KaneTop 5 Reasons to Save Your Grandmother’s DNA by Blaine BettingerFive TV Shows on the Bubble That Should Be Saved by Jason – The TVaholicTop 5 Reasons to Close a Trade by BabakTop 5 Ways to Increase Your Revenues while Decreasing Your Effort by Jim
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Top 5 Productivity Enhancing Ideas For Busy People by Chris Pangburn The Top 5 Things You Can Do For Your Kids…EVER by Aaron Emerson The top 5 things about Glasgow that make me want to kill myself by Jon Kane Top 5 Reasons to Save Your Grandmother’s DNA by Blaine Bettinger Five TV Shows on the Bubble That Should Be Saved by Jason – The TVaholic Top 5 Reasons to Close a Trade by Babak Top 5 Ways to Increase Your Revenues while Decreasing Your Effort by Jim
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May 10th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
Bravo Blaine! Very nice post. If I don’t win the ProBlogger’s Writing Project I hope you do
May 10th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Hi Blaine,
I agree with Jasia. This is a great post!
I’m not sure where I stand on somebody preserving my DNA. I’m kind-of flattered, but also nervous. Maybe I’m too suspicious of DNA banks, etc.
May 10th, 2007 at 10:46 pm
Thank you Jasia and Andrew! This is a really interesting and delicate issue. DNA is our most fundamental building block, and yet we’re so much more than our genomic sequence. How much access should another person have to my DNA, either with or without my permission?
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