Statewide Iowa — Iowans who got DNA testing kits as Christmas gifts can learn more about their ancestry — and perhaps much more.
Consumer consultant Claudia Lombana says the advanced kits go well beyond your genetic roots and can give you access to more than 25 DNA-based products, including what type of wine may best suit you to a host of health and fitness information.
For the purchase price, the consumer simply has to spit into a tube, seal it, send it in and wait for the results to come back. The data can be fascinating and very helpful.
For those who want to stick to the basics, Lombana says some kits can follow your DNA back centuries.
Lombana says if you want to buy a kit, do some homework first. Prices vary on what you want to find out, from as little as $50 to several hundred dollars.
