How Heart Attack and Other Four Star-Rated Topics Relate to My DNA, Part 2
23andMe's Gene Journal let's you see how your DNA data "relates to ongoing research in health and physical traits".
They provide their own 1-4 star rating beside each Gene Journal topic letting users know how much research backs each specific topic and how much the general scientific community has accepted the research.
For instance, Heart Attack has a 
rating.
Whereas other topics might have a 
, 
or 
ratings.
23andMe provides a more detailed rating explanation:
Before I look at my Gene Journal topics D-H, I should note that 23andMe makes it very clear that their service is "Intended for research and educational purposes. Not for diagnostic use".
I'm pretty sure most of us who signed-up with 23andMe understood this fully before we shelled out $1000. But, we are curious consumers and enjoy the chance to learn a little more about ourselves no matter how young and immature the personal genomics space is.
Ok, let's look at four star-rated topics D-H in my Gene Journal (Check out Part 1 for topics A-C).
Earwax Type
Is wet earwax sexier than dry earwax (I have wet earwax)? Is earwax sexy at all?
After reading a little bit about the benefits of earwax I'm starting to see it through a more sexy tint. Why? Because stopping dust and shampoo from entering my inner ear is sexy.
Also, earwax might contain natural antibiotics to keep bacterial pirates from pillaging! Awesome. Earwax is getting sexier by the minute.
Eye Color
My eye color has been referred to as "Hazel" throughout my life, which is a variation of brown. I guess my eyes can't decide if they want to scatter or absorb light.
HIV/AIDS Infection
I really enjoy all the extra warnings and cautions attached to this one.
Pre-HIV this isn't very relevant. I don't see anyone changing their behavior based on which of the genotypes they have above. Post-HIV, I guess it might give you some sort of optimism to have Genotype DD rather than my II.
Heart Attack
Lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle.
You find Part 1 with topics A-C here. And, you can find more of my 'My Genome' posts here.
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