23andMe sharing DNA info with Glaxo

[Exterous]

Given the previous ATOT discussions about what DNA testing companies do with your data I figured I would share this here:

Home DNA test results from the 5 million customers of 23andMe will now be used by drug giant GlaxoSmithKline to design new drugs, the two companies announced Wednesday.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna894531?__twitter_impression=true

 

[Mayne]

thats a good thing right?

 

[BudAshes]

Given the previous ATOT discussions about what DNA testing companies do with your data I figured I would share this here:



https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna894531?__twitter_impression=true

Can't wait to get explosive fiery diarrhea and toxic epidermal necrolysis to solve my issue with my ear lobes being too floppy.

 

[Mayne]

i'm experiencing that right now budashes.

 

[Exterous]

thats a good thing right?

Aside from the issue (depending on your viewpoint) of you paying money so Glaxo can potentially make millions off your information you're reliant on those companies properly anonomizing or not sharing your personal details and having good IT security. I wouldn't count on any of that being the case

 

[Thebobo]

Yea when I signed up for my DNA test they gave you the option to allow your DNA results to be used for scientific research.

And from the article

23andMe patrons are asked if they want to participate in scientific research. The new agreement moves this consent firmly into the field of active drug discovery research.

I don't have a problem with it.