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"Once you obtain your Genetic Information, the knowledge is irrevocable. You should not assume that any information provided to you...will be welcome or positive.Excerpt from 23andMe's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Once you obtain your Genetic Information, the knowledge is irrevocable. You should not assume that any information provided to you...will be welcome or positive.”
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