All in the genes

New DNA kits promise to give us a deeper understanding of ourselves – and tell us how to make our lives healthier, happier and longer. Jenny Southan takes the plunge

Over the past few weeks I have made some interesting discoveries about myself – my risk of developing type-2 diabetes is 5.4 times higher than the average person; I am unlikely to be gluten intolerant; red wine is good for me (but gin and champagne are bad); I’m best suited to short bursts of high-intensity training; and I am 16 per cent Scandinavian. Home DNA testing is set to revolutionise our understanding of ourselves – we no longer have to feel bad about why we find yoga so difficult (I am genetically inflexible) or worry about whether our unborn child will have cystic fibrosis. Today, a simple saliva sample can reveal what kind of diet or fitness regime will be most effective for you, where your ancestors came from and how…

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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2017

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