The Direct-to-Consumer company, 23andMe, has just launched a program named Research Revolution.
For sure this is a new approach for recruitment of "patients".
References:
23andMe presentation of the project
Viva la Revolucion! DTC genomics research. Democratized! - and as always, here is the GeneSherpa's punctual analysis on this topic!
Genomic Research Goes DTC from the Genomics Law Report Blog
By enrolling, you receive access to your own genetic data, including analysis of over 100 diseases and traits. This specially priced Research Edition of the 23andMe service costs $99Seems they are offering a discount to get a certain number of "controls" for research project.
For sure this is a new approach for recruitment of "patients".
References:
23andMe presentation of the project
Viva la Revolucion! DTC genomics research. Democratized! - and as always, here is the GeneSherpa's punctual analysis on this topic!
Genomic Research Goes DTC from the Genomics Law Report Blog
