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Why I regret using 23andMe: I gave up my DNA just to find out I’m British | Technology | The Guardian (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] Fedizen 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

the test isnt particularly meaningful. As I understand it they just test a handful of genes that they suspect were less varied in the past. As a result if you get tested through all the services that offer gene testing you will get different numbers for each one.

[–] Stopthatgirl7 3 points 3 days ago

That’s the other big reason I’m hesitant - different tests can give totally different results, so who knows what’s “right”?