By Ellen W. Clayton
You recently responded to a TV advertisement by a direct to consumer (DTC) genetic testing company because you wanted to find more of your relatives. The company also offered to send you your genomic data. Although not what you originally had in mind, you decided to send the data to another DTC company for interpretation to learn more about your health. Unfortunately, you were told that you are at risk for a condition you had never heard of. Even though the company sent some educational information, you quickly decided to call your doctor for more information and to start prevention or treatment.