Last update: 2025-08-24

My voice

My voice is an optional note you can add when you request your genomic data. It gives you a place to record what matters to you in plain words. You might write why you are interested in your genome, what you hope to learn, details of health or family history, or simply how you would like information explained in the future.

Your note may or may not change the scientific analysis; it depends on your preference. It is stored securely with your request and kept as part of your history, so it can be referred to later if needed. Each new request lets you add a fresh note or reuse what you wrote before.

Recording your voice ensures that your perspective stays linked with your data. It provides a clear record of your intentions and context, whether your interest is health, ancestry, or long-term storage.

Here are examples

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“I am healthy but want to store my genome securely for future screening.”

“This request is for family planning. I want to know if I carry anything that could affect children.”

“I am mainly interested in health risks such as cancer or heart disease.”

“There is a strong family history of early heart attacks on my father’s side.”

“My mother and grandmother both had breast cancer. I would like to know if I have inherited risk.”

“Our child has epilepsy. We want to understand if there is a genetic explanation and whether it might affect siblings.”

“This is to support my participation in a research project.”

“I would like to keep a record of treatments that were tried and how effective they were.”

“I want the information explained in plain language first, but I also want a full report I can share with my doctor.”