In Episode #013 I dive into the latest headlines surrounding the inaccuracies and ethical quandaries connected to online genetic testing services, and how this ties into genetics jobs in the future.

Chapters:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:31) 23andMe DNA test reveals IV sperm mixup

(3:58) A journalist's 10-year old predictions about 23andMe

(9:54) 23andMe's big plan all along

(12:08) Unintended consequences of genetic testing

(14:27) Australians are avoiding genetic screening tests

(18:29) Are online DNA tests accurate enough?

(21:25) Can you become a Genetic Counsellor?

(25:52) Audience comments from previous episodes

Show Notes:

* 23andMe reveals not biological father: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/kids/dna-test-leads-to-shock-revelation-for-two-families-who-used-ivf/news-story/0005327d9ff68556ef921a0da028914c

* Original concerns back in 2013: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/23andme-is-terrifying-but-not-for-the-reasons-the-fda-thinks/

* 23andme’s master plan: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-11-04/23andme-to-use-dna-tests-to-make-cancer-drugs

* 23andMe’s indirect consequences: https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/12/13/20978024/genetic-testing-dna-consequences-23andme-ancestry

* Genetic testing avoidance due to insurance premiums rising: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-30/australians-skipping-genetic-tests-being-used-by-life-insurers/102540960

* Online genetic testing unreliable: https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2021-03-07/online-genetic-testing-direct-to-consumer-brca1-brca2-genes/13212724

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