GeneSaver: Reasons to Save DNA

GeneSaver® DNA Preservation Service

Seven Reasons to Save DNA

If atypical DNA is found associated with a disease, like cancer, there is no way to tell how long it's been present. If it was inherited, siblings and children may be at risk to develop the disease.
Some people have inherited genes making them susceptible to developing cancer, such as breast cancer. Knowing you carry these could save your life, or the lives of your children!
Many other diseases are inherited. Some are "dominant" and will appear in childhood or late in life. Others are "recessive," and never apparent, lurking like time bombs, waiting to be passed on to the next generation. If you don't marry someone with similar genes, your children may be fine! Isn't it better to know?
Adopting a child? Insist on DNA analysis to rule out hidden diseases and also to prove or disprove parenthood, should the need arise. In infertility, DNA samples should be preserved from sperm or ovum donors to record heritage.
Mixups do occur in hospital nurseries. DNA fingerprinting from umbilical cord blood is now being done in many hospitals. Insist on your own sample of your child's blood.
Genetics and genealogy are inseparable. Mitochondrial DNA passes almost unchanged from mother to child. Genetic studies will fill in many blank pages for the genealogist.
Funeral practices, such as cremation, are destroying valuable genetic data. Now that we know how important this data is, we must save it for future generations. Preservation of DNA should be routine in funeral homes--and our GeneSaver kits make it very easy! Future generations will be grateful to you for preserving their genetic legacy.