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DNA-based dating
Courtesy of TechCrunch, a tangentially related health story . . . GenePartner, a dating site that looks for potential matches based on DNA compatibility. The Swiss company uses a $199 DNA test to help you find your statistically perfect mate.
They’ve analyzed “hundreds of couples” and have determined the genetic patterns found in successful relationships. Based on their algorithm and your DNA, they’ll determine the probability for a satisfying and long-lasting relationship between two people.
Will GenePartner's efforts run into trouble in the face of an emerging tough stance against DNA testing in the U.S. (see my colleague Alex Pang's post)? Perhaps, but we are not the only dating game in the world, of course.