That 23andMe test you took to find out you're 3% Viking? Here's what we think is happening behind the scenes.
When healthcare analytics companies acquire genetic testing firms, it seems like they're not just interested in your ancestry data - they're likely building predictive models that insurance companies could use to assess risk and potentially adjust coverage decisions.
Your spit sample could become part of profit calculations when algorithms analyze genetic predispositions you can't control.
Before you give any more companies access to your genetic code, consider that this information is permanent, predictive, and potentially profitable for everyone except you. #short
