When should you give genetic testing as a gift?

When 23andMe offered their DNA test for just $99, I started to think about giving it for Christmas presents. It was an easy decision to send one to my dad (although I’ll be curious to see if he’ll do it). What was much trickier was deciding whether to give one to my 15 year old son.

View the original article here: Should I or Shouldn’t I? Wrestling with Giving Genetic Tests as Gifts

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