I revisited my 23andMe DNA test results that can now tell if you're at an increased risk of diseases — here's what it was like by Lydia Ramsey on Apr 18, 2017, 3:42 PM Advertisement
 Back in 2015, I decided to send my spit to 23andMe, the personal genetics company that sells direct-to-consumer tests. The test gave me information on everything from how much DNA I share with our Neanderthal ancestors, to how much caffeine I likely consume, to whether or not I might have a unibrow. It also let me know if I'm carrying certain genetic variations related to diseases that could be passed on to kids. In April, the FDA told 23andMe it could start providing genetic health risk reports, which reveal whether you have an increased risk of developing certain diseases, including Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. That version of the test is $199, while the ancestry test alone is $99. Here's what the new version is like: SEE ALSO: Patient groups have a message for anyone thinking of taking 23andMe's new test NEXT: I shipped my spit to a genetics company to have it tested, 23andMe style — here's what I found out I first received my 23andMe test in 2015. Because I had already submitted my sample, I didn't have to repeat the process to get my genetic health risks reports in April 2017. 
That meant I didn't have to re-submit a sample of my saliva, which was convenient. Spitting into the tube had taken me about 5 minutes the first time around. 
Before I shipped my spit, I registered online. I also got to decide if I wanted to have my DNA used to research treatments for diseases. In the spirit of science, I decided to consent and sign the form. 
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