Take part in a survey about genetic testing for The Wellcome Trust

Done, very thought provoking.

Interesting questionnaire.

Done. I think that knowledge is power.

I know that I am a CF carrier and have been able to tell my children this, so that they can make an informed choice about whether to be tested themselves. One has (and knows she has at least one carrier child) and the other two chose not to (one because her family is complete, and the other because she rated the risk as low - so far so good, one healthy child). But at least they knew and had the choice.

Done. Made me think!

Done, very interesting exercise.

Done. I feel that even if something were to happen to me later on in life that I couldn't avoid, at least I could prepare myself for it gradually.

That was a thought provoking questionnaire!

I have done it. I would want to know any pre-disposition to medical problems, curable or not. I am also interested in knowing whether mental health problems are in our genes as I have a daughter and grandson with such conditions.
I also like the idea of knowing what my ancestors were like and where they came from.

It's just a little too close to eugenics - in the sense of genetic testing of babies and offering abortions if they "might" have some condition like Autism. I am rather sensitive to that one as I have an Autistic Spectrum diagnosis.

Completed. Interesting questions...

Done. I would definitely want to know so that I could make the most of what I have and prepare myself and my family for whatever the future will bring.

Done. I would hope that those who've signed up, should they be chosen, would listen to the professional analysis rather than trying to interpret any results themselves.

Done.

Done - fascinating subject.

Done.

Done very interesting.

done it. Long but interesting and thought provoking

I found this very thought provoking and interesting.

I do believe genetic research is essential in assisting us to resolve so many of the health issues (physical and mental) that affect us. Interesting survey.

I know this research is being undertaken for serious health related reasons but my own fascination is with the ancestry and connections side of genetics. It is great to have a scientific explanation as to why half of the folk in DH's family tree can wiggle their ears, whereas on my mother's side of the family (surname Whyte) almost everyone has early on-set snowy white hair. Trivial, I know, in the great scheme of things but I love the idea of us humans being one big inter-connected family.

Done.

I think perhaps my view differs from many here, in that I would want to know about any genetic issue as it could affect decisions such as whether to have children - or how I otherwise chose to live my life. That said, I am aware my view is coloured by personal experiences and may not be the norm.

I suspect most of us feel that way, gillybob.

Also done

Just completed this survey. Very thought provoking. I think my general opinion was that I would not want to know about anything that I would be unable to prevent from happening in the future. Having this kind of knowledge and waiting for some dreadful disease to "show itself" could would ruin your life.

My disability is genetic, so found this very interesting