General'Genes for Good' project based on DNA study for disease management gets backed by Facebook

‘Genes for Good’ project based on DNA study for disease management gets backed by Facebook

It may sound like the most random of partnerships, but Genes for Good has tied up with Facebook with the idea of gathering health and gene-related information from users. The study is being executed by the University of Michigan which promises to keep all of the participants’ data safe even from Facebook itself.

Not many people may end up feeling comfortable enough to reveal crucial details about themselves when they have to sign in to Genes for Good through a social networking site like Facebook. But those of you who want to consider doing so can go to the link mentioned below and check out what it’s about before you decide whether you want to participate or not.

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All you’ll be required to do is answer a bunch of questions about your health and lifestyle in general. Once you’ve responded to a certain number of queries, you may be eligible to receive a ‘spit kit’ which is essentially a device meant to collect a sample of your saliva. The folks involved in the project will use this to study how your genes are associated with disease and health.

Participants who want to download their genotypes or find out about their DNA ancestry can do so. Genes for Good is based on the idea that social media is one of the best ways to gather personal information such as the aforementioned data in order to take genetic and health research to the next level. It is an attempt to understand how DNA affects our everyday lives and well being.

Genes for Good only accepts participants from the US who are 18 years of age or above. You can access the Facebook app through this page. You may stop participating in the project at any point of time after which your DNA, age, sex and zip code will still be retained for future research.

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