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Register for a Free DNA Test for 3 Specific Conditions (10,000 Tests Will Be Offered to Persons Aged 18-40) @ Monash DNA Screen

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Register for a Free DNA Test for 3 Specific Conditions (10,000 Tests Will Be Offered to Persons Aged 18-40) @ Monash DNA Screen
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MiCCAS on 21/08/2022 - 22:14 dnascreen.monash.edu (16284 clicks)
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DNA testing can save lives by helping to take preventative action against disease risk. DNA Screen, led by Monash University, is offering secure, free DNA testing to identify risk of cancer and heart disease that can be prevented or treated early.

One in 75 Australians have one of these DNA variants, but many don’t know it. DNA Screen is offering 10,000 18 to 40-year-olds across Australia a free DNA test to look for variants that increase the risk of some cancers or heart disease.

A saliva sample, collected simply at home, is all the test requires.

The world-first DNA Screen pilot study is funded by the Federal Government and led by Monash University, in collaboration with institutions and researchers from around Australia. Personal data collected by the study is private and confidential.

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  • LordPepe on 21/08/2022 - 22:20
    +6

    The glowies will get a copy too

    • the cringe on 21/08/2022 - 22:41
      +5

      That's why you've gotta run 'em over

      • ParmiAndChips on 21/08/2022 - 23:45
        +2

        Can see them while you're driving

    • saltysalt on 21/08/2022 - 23:28
      -3

      this is ozbargain not 4chan lol

      • Scrooge McDuck on 22/08/2022 - 05:44

        It was eBaum's World.

        • the cringe on 22/08/2022 - 05:52
          +2

          Really I thought this was the stileproject

  • tharlow on 21/08/2022 - 22:23
    +4

    Ignorance is bliss

  • dust on 21/08/2022 - 22:24
    +10

    Personal data collected by the study is private and confidential.

    Hah!

    • Janko on 21/08/2022 - 22:44
      +1

      I guess they mean they won't be publishing your results in the newspaper if they consider sharing results with your GP is private and confidential.

    • gdogdiggity on 21/08/2022 - 22:58
      +4

      Yes can't be that confidential if it will impact life insurance.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2022 - 06:56
      +4

      private and confidential.

      Fine print will say “run by private and confidential Pty Ltd”

      • shmahoo on 22/08/2022 - 07:03
        +2

        Was it true McDonald's used to have a company called "100% Australian Beef Pty Ltd" ?

        • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2022 - 07:21
          +2

          Yes. They had to make changes, because the ACCC found they were guilty of deception through misleading consumers, but that was because the beef company idea was too clever to mean the company was run by a clown, so they killed off Ronald

          • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2022 - 16:24
            -3

            @[Deactivated]: Then Victoria made him premiere.

  • rlf on 21/08/2022 - 22:24
    +22

    Anyone who trusts this needs a lobotomy.

    • jonathan111 on 21/08/2022 - 22:28
      +3

      TOTAL RECALL

      Schitzoid Embolism

      • ilikeit on 21/08/2022 - 22:38
        +4

        Quaid, start the reactor.

      • iNeed2Pee on 21/08/2022 - 23:30
        +2

        Clever Girl"…..🤣

        • Mondorock on 22/08/2022 - 00:15
          +2

          Think you are but you think too much

          • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2022 - 06:58
            +1

            @Mondorock: It’s all in your head

      • BartholemewH on 22/08/2022 - 07:36
        +2

        There's no fate but what we make for ourselves.

    • mskeggs on 22/08/2022 - 07:48
      +6

      It’s not like there have been examples overseas of sharing the data with law enforcement and others…oh wait!

    • Jugganautx on 22/08/2022 - 13:45

      I've got fiveee kids to feed!

    • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2022 - 16:26
      +1

      The last couple of years proved there's no shortage of those. "Follow the science, follow the science, ARRRKKKK!!!"

  • mahdoo on 21/08/2022 - 22:26
    +28

    Look into the privacy concerns before doing this. Make sure you're comfortable, and knowledgable about what you're doing first.

  • fullmetal on 21/08/2022 - 22:30
    +10

    Can you give fake details??

    • Mahalo on 21/08/2022 - 22:57
      +3

      Yes I don’t see why not

    • brotherfranciz on 21/08/2022 - 23:45
      +9

      What fake details? Like giving them the DNA of your pet? Now that would give them a shock…

      • nurbsenvi on 22/08/2022 - 01:50
        +5

        Subject 1337-69 from VICTORIA
        Result: Reptilian

        Monash Science bachelor: gasp

        • RedditUser2 on 22/08/2022 - 04:19
          +7

          Oh my God! It's Mark Zuckerberg.

        • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2022 - 06:59

          “Must be a Gen Y’s parents…”

    • squinly on 22/08/2022 - 09:42
      +3

      Was thinking the same thing. I know they’ll have my DNA on file but is my risk mitigated if it’s stored against name “McLovin” with fake DOB and maybe even my PO Box. Anyone proceeded with the form, does it ask for any ID info?

  • pgsheng on 21/08/2022 - 22:31
    +73

    This involves giving permission for us to:
    . Notify your GP or other healthcare professionals of your results
    . Collect electronic copies of your past and future health records (e.g. we may send your identifying details to other organisations to obtain this information).

    make sure you read the consent.

    • incipient on 21/08/2022 - 22:47
      +28

      Lol these are horrible t&cs. They should definitely be in the post lol

    • ChadHominem on 21/08/2022 - 23:11
      +6

      Wow future health records too? I’d have to think about that

      • samyall on 22/08/2022 - 09:05
        +3

        I agree this is a problem but it makes sense in terms of experimental design. I'm sure one of the research questions is understanding how predictive these markers are and how else would you track that.

        I do think you can withdraw your consent at any time, however, and surely that would include the future portions of the study?

    • blueyez on 21/08/2022 - 23:18
      +3

      This totally kills this offer. Sad because I find this stuff interesting =(

      • Emdawg on 22/08/2022 - 00:19
        +6

        That's because it isn't really an "offer". It's a research study.

  • drazenm on 21/08/2022 - 22:31
    -8

    Sure IF i can get a charity dinner with Billy boy and Melinda Gates, Soros, Shwab, Buffet and few more curly sideburns rats :)

    Oh, maybe Scamo Scomo and Howard too, Oh and organise something at the masonic centre in Goulburn Street, i heard they've got fantastic members portraits hanging there of themselves at the hall of fame.

    Yeah, nah, nah, I'll pass.

    • jackspratt on 22/08/2022 - 00:12
      +22

      You seem to be under the minimum age, so no need to concern yourself.

      • SubNoize on 22/08/2022 - 08:04
        +1

        Sick burn bro

  • PresidentClinton on 21/08/2022 - 22:32
    +10

    No way. Plus law enforcement will use it in future in case you need to commit a crime

    • thebargainhunter on 21/08/2022 - 23:17
      -1

      Username checks out..
      "#ClintonBodyCount"

    • WT on 22/08/2022 - 07:18
      +2

      what if you have already committed one, asking for a friend

    • koplik8 on 22/08/2022 - 08:26
      +3

      This is how they caught the Golden State Killer- through one of those ancestry companies. Well it just needs to be one of your relatives that submits the DNA not necessarily you

    • Herbse on 22/08/2022 - 08:56
      +1

      Planning to commit many crimes?

      • squinly on 22/08/2022 - 09:45
        +1

        Not planning but if movies taught me anything, I’ll definitely be framed for something.

  • zaqwsx3 on 21/08/2022 - 22:35
    +1

    The DNA test will only show genetic markers for higher risk of breast/ovarian/prostate/bowel cancer, heart disease and stroke - and limited to 10,000 people.

    • Russ on 21/08/2022 - 23:22
      +1

      Hopefully includes breast cancer indicators, it looks like the Myriad Genomics' patents on BRCA1 and BRCA2 have expired.

      When the patents were in force, they were charging extortionate rates to everyone who did the test, and aggressively enforced their parent rights.

      • Emdawg on 22/08/2022 - 00:22
        +2

        For breast cancer risk they are testing BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2 and a single variant in ATM.

  • RenVilo on 21/08/2022 - 22:36
    +5

    Want to see the progress of changes in our DNA after the covid vax.. haha..

    But jokes aside, I'll actually pay for this if it is kept private and not possibly shared for any reason.

    • brotherfranciz on 21/08/2022 - 23:47
      +3

      But jokes aside, I'll actually pay for this if it is kept private and not possibly shared for any reason.

      lol that's the real joke.

  • dangerdanger on 21/08/2022 - 22:37
    +41

    If any product is free, then YOU are the product

    • tharlow on 21/08/2022 - 23:56
      +16

      Please enjoy a complimentary Premium OzBargain Membership

    • gringo on 22/08/2022 - 03:38
      +1

      Except if the company is lenovo

      • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2022 - 07:01
        +1

        Yes, that means you’re the alpha testers…

  • willy000 on 21/08/2022 - 22:39
    +9

    When something is free, you are the product, they will sell off your DNA data to the highest bidder.

  • bargainatoraah on 21/08/2022 - 22:40
    +1

    Will it show which vaccine and how many boosters I took?

    • Clear on 21/08/2022 - 22:52
      +13

      No that's Medicare through MyGov 😅

    • dealman on 22/08/2022 - 00:48

      Do vaccines show up in. DNA? Interesting…I guess it is the body's ultimate memory to remember the virus

      • ConsumerAffairs on 22/08/2022 - 12:43
        -3

        Well since the mRNA jabs have been confirmed as a form of gene therapy they'll confirm any changes in your DNA especially once they compare it from a DNA sample from a PCR test prior to getting jabbed

    • xioz on 22/08/2022 - 13:09
      +4

      No. The mRNA vaccines do not edit or change your DNA, they use RNA to instruct the cell's 'factory' to produce virus fragments.
      Not to mention we have non mRNA 'traditional' vaccines as well now for COVID.

  • bmxr on 21/08/2022 - 22:40
    +2

    If this test results in identifying one of these variants, then yes, you know what it might be and could potentially take some preventative steps to mitigate it.

    However, would you then be bound to disclose this information as an existing condition to any future health/life insurance providers which may increase premiums or render you uninsurable? Despite it not being medically diagnosed, you are clearly knowledgeable of a pre-existing condition (depending upon the insurers definition) and not disclosing this would void any claims in the future? What impact does it have on any existing policies?

    That would make this a very difficult decision given the way our insurance providers currently operate.

    • Stopback on 21/08/2022 - 23:45
      +1

      Exercise socialise. Meditate. Eat clean.

      Avoid smoking

      That's the best prevention

    • JimmyLmao on 22/08/2022 - 01:41
      +1

      Depending on what type of personal insurance cover you're applying for, and how much of it, there will be various questions and medical testing requirements - the process known as 'underwriting' - and you'll have a duty of disclosure to answer truthfully. If you answer any "maybes" it'll be like a red flag to them, and they'll get you to do the relevant medical test to prove your good health rather than blindly accept the potential risk of taking you on which could cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. So, if you're thinking of applying for insurance cover now or in the short-term, then I'd delay learning more information about your health until after your policies are in force. Following that, you're all good to get as unhealthy as you like! (Note: some waiting periods apply)

  • GhatT on 21/08/2022 - 22:45
    +1

    Is it worth selling my DNA to find out if I can prevent one of these conditions early on?

  • bboarder on 21/08/2022 - 22:46
    +19

    Like the question: Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?

    Wait a minute and we'll find out together.

  • Budju on 21/08/2022 - 22:47

    Will personal data about DNA be provided to police agencies upon request? I've heard this happens

    • Muten-Roshi on 22/08/2022 - 20:15
      +1

      It does in the US. Not sure about Australia but most likely.

      But remember it doesn't just affect you if you get a test.
      If anyone of your near relatives - up to your grandparents or 2nd cousins for example, have tested their DNA, then you could be tracked by proxy, since the DNA is relatively similar and implicated in any crime you or they choose to commit.
      And since it's on file somewhere, it could be used to convict your children or grandchildren one day.

      Also the DNA testing facilities for most of the mainstream organisations are mostly in China and there have been rumours of them developing bioweapons that only work on foreigners. If that's true or not we might never find out but it's still a possibility.

  • OMG on 21/08/2022 - 22:48

    Why under 40? Is that discrimination?

    • Clear on 21/08/2022 - 22:54
      +2

      Id want to know if I was at risk at cancer as early as possible. You never know what can be found by mistake.

  • SoylentGreen on 21/08/2022 - 22:52
    -8

    So the Moderna vaccine / monash manufacturing partnership wanting to see how well cov vaccines have affected your dna?

    Oh and private and confidential guh ha.

    • vash5 on 21/08/2022 - 23:28

      Blasphemy!! You need to trust the $cience.

    • magic8ballgag on 22/08/2022 - 14:30
      -1

      Tell us you're an anti-vaxxer without telling us you're an anti-vaxxer.

  • YodaBaby on 21/08/2022 - 22:53
    +3

    Keyword "FREE". Nothing is for free.

    • vash5 on 21/08/2022 - 23:29

      Hahaha.. amen to that mate 👍

    • Thegood05 on 21/08/2022 - 23:35
      +2

      Not free. The government funds it.

  • sunnyday on 21/08/2022 - 22:53
    +1

    What about if I am tested positive?

    • LazyDays on 22/08/2022 - 00:31
      +5

      Check out their Participant Info Sheet, found near the bottom of page 1 after clicking the register button:

      1. Receiving results : If we find you have inherited a DNA variant , a genetic counsellor will contact you by phone to explain the result and discuss your options . The genetic counsellor will arrange a referral to an appropriate specialist health professional for further advice and ongoing care . A blood test will be required to confirm your initial result . There will be no out - of - pocket costs for tests or appointments associated with the study or any ongoing care .
  • the cringe on 21/08/2022 - 22:56
    +25

    I'll give them a free DNA sample if you know what I mean 😏

  • devnull73 on 21/08/2022 - 22:58
    +1

    Ageist!

  • blighst on 21/08/2022 - 23:00

    Please note that registration does not guarantee participation in the study.

  • DrRalph on 21/08/2022 - 23:04
    +7

    It's a trap.

  • T-man on 21/08/2022 - 23:05
    -1

    No test = no disease. Even if you have a faulty DNA, or mutation, it doesn’t mean that you will get a cancer, or a disease, there is a percentage, no one can tell you 0 or 100%.
    Just live a healthy life, exercise at least 30’ a day, try to eat mediterranean diet, avoid junk foods, do yoga 3 times a week and pray and thanks God everyday.

    • dangerdanger on 21/08/2022 - 23:07
      +6

      Not true.
      Y chromosome = 100% guarantee you will not die of pre-eclampsia

    • Budju on 22/08/2022 - 08:28

      They just want to log your DNA to cut down on police work if you or a family member ever commit a crime

    • OMG on 22/08/2022 - 10:36
      +1

      Mate, 'exercise at least 30’ a day, try to eat mediterranean diet, avoid junk foods, do yoga 3 times a week' will make my life unhappy already.

    • dazweeja on 22/08/2022 - 14:19

      If you have the BRCA2 mutation, you want to get regular PSA tests if you're male and regular breast cancer screening if you're female because if you experience symptoms it might already be too late.

  • His_Holiness on 21/08/2022 - 23:14
    +6

    We will contact you by email and SMS in the coming weeks if you are selected to participate in the study. Because this study is limited to 10,000 participants, it is possible that not everyone who registers their interest will be selected.

    This is more like a competition not a bargain.

    • blighst on 21/08/2022 - 23:32
      +2

      Agree

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