How do we go get one of those genetic tests that tells us our ancestery?

I don't know which company Oprah used, but you might check out this one: ...

No they are not the same. Genetic testing is just seeing if you have a certain risk for a genetic disorder. DNA profiling is actually looking at all your genes and seeing what all you have.

Do you mean genetic testing in pregnancy? Well, let's say a mother and father-to-be decide to have genetic testing on their unborn child, and they find out something is wrong. They may decide ...

Yes I can think of a reason - "Many women are terrified of amniocentesis because it carries a small risk of causing a miscarriage, such as if the needle would cause an infection. Most sour...

Because nothing in regards to sexuality is hard-wired into your genes. There is no gene for heterosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexuality. Sexuality is a learned response, not something that is...

There is no single gene that causes Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's does not have an identified cause, and that has been a challenge for the medical community in treating the disease. ...

When I was faced with the possibility that there could be something wrong with my daughter (a laboratory error) I decided not to pursue it, knowing that the alternative was Down's Syndrome. I...

It depends on where you are getting the test done, what kind it is and how many test need to be run. It is easier to have a family member(s) who have been diagnosed already get tested first. If the...