From the Genetic Genealogist:
23andMe has jumped the gun and is having their expected DNA Day Sale a bit early. The price will be $9 per month for a minimum of 12 months ($108) with no upfront charges. The following email was sent out to select customers:
Although DNA Day is officially April 15th, we at 23andMe just couldn't wait that long. So we're celebrating a bit early with a big sale!
For a limited time, you a 23andMe kit for $0 up front, plus a 12-month commitment to our Personal Genome Service® at $9/month. This is down from the regular price of $199 plus $9/month.
Existing customers on our v2 genotyping platform can also take advantage of this sale to upgrade to the latest v3 platform for the same price by going to https://www.23andme.com/user/upgrade/. Once your sample has been processed, you'll receive data on nearly 1 million places in your genome, information about your distant ancestry, and access to more than 180 health reports (optional). With the Personal Genome Service®, we'll also help you connect with potential relatives to fill out your family tree and keep you up to date on the latest research linking genetics to your health and traits. Learn more at http://www.23andme.com.
This promotional price will be available from 12:00AM PST until 11:59PM PST on Monday 4/11/11, or while supplies last!
Best Regards,
The 23andMe Team
I recently took the personal genomics plunge, and I'm glad I did. I haven't quite had the time to sort through the mountains of data available to you when you purchase a 23andMe test, but I can tell you that I haven't seen anything so far that is too worrisome.
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