2012 Gene Test Results for $ 1000. You Are a Beautiful Soccer (Hockey) Mum, Your Son is Beckham The Junior and Your Daughter is a Beauty Queen. Is It That Simple ?

The price of gene test are getting lower and lower. There are companies, 23andME and DNA Direct being the most advertised examples. These companies are providing customized gene test for predetermined traits. There is no doubt about the reliability of these tests. Furthermore the race in lowering the human genome sequence is pretty stiff and within the near future all the gene tests will be replaced by cheaper whole genome sequencing.

There is no doubt that these high technologies are very reliable and wii revolutionize the classical medicine. However, What is going to happen to the barrier between the Doctor and the patient or the individual seeking some information about his or her genes.

Genetics, gene analysis is a broad technical concept. Despite the cutting-edge technology interpretation of the genetic tests results requires deep understanding of biology, medicine and genetics.

From that point view is it realistic to make commercial statements like '' athletic genes are discovered'', ''Michael Phelps is genetically ADD. That is why his swimming performance is superior.'' ?
Can complex genetic events be simplified in these daily language terms ?

My personal view is that the genetic test results should not be interpreted according to the psychological needs of the public for commercial purposes.

Is some doctor interprets your genetic test results as ''You are a beautiful soccer (Hockey) mum. Your son is Beckham the Junior and your daughter is beauty queen'', please do not believe that.