For the most part, we don't yet *know* which genes and other biomarkers are predictive of which diseases. So these kits are of limited practical value except in the occasional case of a disease with a well-known genetic component.
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Replying to @razibkhan
I don't doubt that useful info is *in* the data!
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Usable in the sense of "objectively a good predictor" is a hell of a long way from usable in the sense of "doctors and insurers will trust it." Which means that your market has to be scientifically literate, which is a small # of people.
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Didn't know that about medical geneticists pushing PRS's; good to hear!
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