FDA enables 23andMe to begin genetic testing for bloom syndrome

What does 23andMe do?

23andMe is a private company which operates on an individual genome test by, direct to customer (DTC) with the saliva. As a human cell consists of 23 pairs of the chromosomes, it was named as 23andMe. It provides a DNA kit, which can be ordered online, you need to give your saliva sample with the kit provided and send it back to them, and then they perform the test and give you the results.

Why do we need 23andMe?

Through this test you can know what percentage of your DNA is from the people around the world. You can discover your familial origin and also can trace your birth with the analysis of your DNA personally. Your DNA is researched and gives you the results by which you can prevent diseases, disease treatments and also the drug therapies.

Who is 23andMe for?

In 2013 the US FDA (Food and Drug administration) stopped 23andMe to discontinue its genome test service, as it has not obtained administrative approval for the consequences of the people who received the results. FDA approved this test with the no doctor’s approval. FDA gives 23andMe clearance to their kits for the genetic test, classifying the bloom syndrome test as class II.

What’s next of 23andMe?

23andMe team is now intended to add ancestry genetic reports and also the health related genetic results in the upcoming days. The approval now got from FDA is just only for screening the kit yet 23andMe company is striving hard for the approval of other genetic tests.