Dr. Thomas McGovern: Home genetic tests reveal origins better than disease risk (Legatus)

Catholic Medical Association proudly contributes to Legatus Magazine.

Dr. McGovern writes:

“In 2019, more than 25 million people ordered home genetic tests to answer one of two questions: “Where did I come from?” or “What diseases am I more likely to acquire?” You can find out just by swabbing the inside of your cheek with a cotton-tipped applicator and sending it to a company that will analyze your cells…” Click to read the entire article

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