Consider These Risks Before You Take That DNA Test

Trying to find out about your ancestry? Consider this before you buy an at-home DNA testing kit.
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[@richb2229]

The biggest risk from one of these tests is the rather high likelihood that you find out that your apparent father is not your actual father. It’s shocking how frequently this happens. 🤷‍♂️

[@Cristhian318]

Lmao, I wanna see my clone.

[@MizTheDonGargon]

The X-Files fan in me would never give away my DNA to a corporation

[@kadenelijah9329]

“That could wind up effecting your insurance coverage” laughs in Canadian

[@Todomo]

LMAO I GOT A 23&ME AD BEFORE THE VIDEO

[@OpheliaNL]

Some of these risks sound so American to me, especially when it comes to health insurance. Insane.

[@monkeydluffy2361]

I don't give a shit; I'm taking the DNA Test

[@leaha4032]

Ummm they already have your dna. Where do you think blood and urine samples go?

[@Thatclimbingirl]

I have a genetic condition, please don’t confuse these test kits with actual testing for genetic disorders.

[@chriscann2774]

Meh... considering I get ads on my phone after just thinking about something, pretty sure everything about me was already bought and sold long ago.

[@komakozeee]

oh no someones going to know im polish.... what am i going to do

[@peanutfly22]

Well, it’s great to know that these DNA companies have privacy policies that guarantee not to disclose your personal genetic information, but just know if that company goes out of business or bankruptcy that policy is no longer valid.

[@Joeyblondewolf2]

Ugh I'm gonna die someday. But least my clones will live on! 😁

[@realityorfiction]

This is how cloning starts!

[@shaneislifeok3636]

I got a 23 and me ad right before this 😂

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Thank you this is EXACTLY what I was concerned about

[@radioactive.rabbit]

Imagine crossing a secret alien half-twin sister made in a test tube or something in 50 years

[@No-ky3kb]

Thanks Gizmodo

[@lisettegarcia]

Your graphics department must have mixed up the images that accompanied your narration because Charles Schumer is

[@dylanwagner2323]

This is stupid. If you do read the privacy policy for ancestry, it CLEARLY SAYS "Ancestry does not share your individual Personal Information (including your Genetic Information) with third-parties without your additional consent other than as described in this Privacy Statement. In particular, we will not share your Genetic Information with INSURANCE COMPANIES, employers, or third-party marketers without your express consent." as for the lying to the insurance companies, that is an obvious risk you take when you do a dna test, and you would opt out for hearing your parents or relatives telling you that you need to wear sunscreen because you get skin cancer. You save money on insurance when your dead!