Dec 28 2009
Today we’re going to look back at some of the health-related Spittoon highlights (a completely subjective list!) of 2009.
Hepatitis
Millions of people worldwide are chronically infected with some form of hepatitis virus, putting them at risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer. In 2009 several studies identified genetic factors that influence susceptibility to hepatitis and response [...]
Nov 13 2009
Some people want to know everything their genetics can tell them, while others are interested in only part of the story. That’s why starting next week, on Thursday November 19th , we will begin offering our service as two distinct products to better meet the needs of our customers: The 23andMe Ancestry Edition and The [...]
Sep 16 2008
I’m a bad patient.
Every time I go to a doctor she asks, “Do you have a family history of any diseases?”
I’m ashamed to say that my answer is always “I don’t think so.”
Your family health history is a powerful tool for your doctor; it can help him or her make vital screening and treatment decisions. [...]
