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Released: April 11, 2013
Crack open your genetic code
Source: Anne C. Lee, Money Magazine (CNNMoney)
For as little as $100 you might unlock some secrets from your DNA. You might also learn whether your genes raise your chances of getting diabetes -- but your doctor will still probably be more interested in other, more obvious risk factors, such as your family history and diet.
In short, although technology is quickly making it cheaper and easier to get data about yourself, it's not always clear which information is worth getting and which isn't.
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