Ever since I was genotyped for the blogging project I’ve been working on for 23andMe, I’ve found myself talking about the company’s DNA testing service to everyone I know. Having in-depth access to my genetic information has been fascinating, illuminating, and makes for great party conversation (Just try using the sentence “I just found out I’m a carrier for hemachromatosis!” over the punch bowl. Life of the party!)
So I’m really excited to be able to offer a FREE DNA testing kit from 23andMe to one of my readers–I’m always looking for a new person to chat about SNPs and haplogroups with.
If you’d like a shot at winning the service—which is worth $399 and gives you access to detailed information about your traits, family background and health predispositions—just leave a comment on this post answering one of the following questions:
“Are there any mysteries about your family background that genotyping might help you figure out?”
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“Are there any health conditions or traits that you suspect you might be genetically predisposed to? What would you do if you found out you were—or were not?”
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“Would you ever have one of your kids genotyped? Why or why not?”
One commenter will be chosen at random to win, and the winner can opt to use the service him/herself, or pass the kit along to a friend or family member. The contest is open to legal residents of the USA, ages 18 or older and the winner is responsible for any applicable taxes. Here’s a link to the official rules:
https://www.23andme.com/bloggergiveawayofficialrules/
I’ll close comments to the post at 11 PM on Thursday, June 11, and will contact the winner sometime on Friday, June 12. Make sure you leave a contact e-mail in the comment so we can get hold of you! Good luck!
*full disclosure alert: Just to make sure I’m very clear, I’ve been working as a contractor for 23andMe for the last few months. That means I received my genotyping kit for free and have been paid to blog at 23andMe.
