I say this as a person who sysadminned a genetics lab, so my scientific knowledge of the subject is limited, but I did see the practical issues around the industry.
I say this as a person who sysadminned a genetics lab, so my scientific knowledge of the subject is limited, but I did see the practical issues around the industry.
Most likely, the biggest cost of using 23andme is not evident yet. But as some others have touched on, I could easily see it becoming a prerequisite for health insurance in the near future. Do you really want to give up this data now, without any idea the impact it may have on your financial situation in 10 years?
Obviously there's no right answer to that question but it's worth considering.
As far as the DNA sequencers, I haven't heard of any sharing their data with insurance companies today but I also haven't read their privacy policies closely to see what they could do. If 23andMe has the option to give you a copy without retaining any that might be the safest option here.