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With DNA testing, so if someone knows that he is susceptible to a particular disease, theoretically it will conduct prevention efforts, such as the control diet or routine checks.
There are 5 DNA tests that actually needs to be done as reported Menshealth:
1. DNA tests to determine the risk of prostate cancer.
DNA testing is done by analyzing five genetic variants in saliva. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that men with four of the five variants have an increased risk of prostate cancer is 450 percent higher than the other guy.
The company has claimed assay 99.9 percent accuracy. But its weakness, this test is no longer available after October 2008. In addition, according to Muin Khoury, MD, Ph.D., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S., a family history of prostate cancer is enough to predict risk.
2. DNA tests to determine lineage (father or mother)
This test promises to provide definitive results on the identity of the child's parent (either father or mother) in 3 to 5 days.
3. DNA tests to determine Alzheimer's disease
These tests look for variants of the gene known as APOE and associated with Alzheimer's disease. But its weakness, not all Alzheimer patients carrying this gene variant. In addition, the risk of Alzheimer's can also be seen from the factor of age, gender, ethnicity and family history.
4. DNA test to find out various degenerative diseases
This test can determine susceptibility promise of 18 illnesses, from heart attacks halted with type 2 diabetes (diabetes due to lifestyle) and colon cancer. But its weakness, for this test the price is very expensive. For the initial test you have to spend money of $ 2,500 or approximately USD 22.5 million.
5. DNA tests to detect baldness
This test promises to be looking for genetic variants associated with 95 percent of male baldness, especially at the age of 40 years. The presence of the gene variant showed an increased risk, but does not always guarantee the baldness.
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