My DNA (courtesy of 23andme)

Well, i got the results of my genetic map experiment. And it was both fun (in a narcissistic way) and somewhat unsatisfying. Maybe it would be better if my entire family was involved here, although i'm not sure it warrants the cost. Maybe in time it will be worthwhile as more is known about the gene markers i have and their connection to medical issues. I'm not sure. I had some ideas for their user interface, but it sounded like they already have an update in the works. So here i am with the data. It wouldn't have predicted my stroke. And even on the things where i have a very slightly higher chance from average of some problem - everyone is quick to point out that in most cases environment is a strong or stronger factor than genetic predisposition.

I'm still pouring through the data. In the meantime, I'll leave y'all with my material and paternal ancestory. According to the data, my mother's DNA seems to be in folks all over Europe and Asia if you go back 40,000 years; my father's seems to be concentrated in western Europe (although this may only be looking back 17,000 years. It's hard to know what to think of this.

[NOTE: Louise and Danny thought this might be interesting too - if you like this genetic stuff: The National Geographic Genographic Project https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/

Oh, and dad: this data is for you, being an eye doctor and all...