A few weeks back, I was interviewed by Mindy Basara of WBAL-TV, Baltimore's local NBC affiliate, on genetic genealogy. The result aired last night.
Some of what made it into the final one were stories about how genealogy saved my life and how I found out my grandfather's aunt wasn't killed in the Holocaust--all because of genetic genealogy tests.
During the interview, I stressed that 23AndMe only tests for 3 (of the thousands) BRCA mutations, so anyone with a family history of cancer should talk to a genetic counselor about testing. That didn't make it into the final cut, but it's important to note.
You can watch what made the cut here.
Note: I'm on Twitter. Follow me (@larasgenealogy).
Some of what made it into the final one were stories about how genealogy saved my life and how I found out my grandfather's aunt wasn't killed in the Holocaust--all because of genetic genealogy tests.
During the interview, I stressed that 23AndMe only tests for 3 (of the thousands) BRCA mutations, so anyone with a family history of cancer should talk to a genetic counselor about testing. That didn't make it into the final cut, but it's important to note.
You can watch what made the cut here.
Note: I'm on Twitter. Follow me (@larasgenealogy).
Lara this is awesome..You are amazing! Thank you for helping the genetic genealigy community with a positive slant amidst all the controversy brewing right now. And thank you for sharing your journey with us. I always learn from you. Have a fantastic day!
ReplyDeleteLara, I'm always inspired by what you report. I will be testing the DNA of two cousins and wondering how Homeland Security will look at the DNA kits I'll be carrying on board.
ReplyDeleteI have carried many DNA kits on airplanes. Never a problem yet!
DeleteMazel tov on the interview!
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