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These types of genotyping tests will become increasingly common and will be a multibillion dollar industry in just the next few years. I have no idea how anyone will keep track of all the data generated. Seems like another business opportunity for someone.

I believe you are correct and obviously these tests ‘can’ serve a useful purpose. If taken to an extreme though, what ‘could’ these types of tests (sequencing-based testing) have told the parents of a Hawkins or Beethoven? I guess it is not only how genetic information is used, but also information in general. IMHO.

I do wish you and your company success in possibly curing or at least helping those with the HIV virus - A noble cause.

Thanks.

If taken to an extreme though, what ‘could’ these types of tests (sequencing-based testing) have told the parents of a Hawkins or Beethoven?

For the near term at least, nothing. Although sperm banks are making sperm from accomplished individuals available, it doesn't seem to have resulted in a rash of geniuses. However, testing of the unborn has already started. Samples of the amnio fluid have been used to screen for certain genetic diseases, and when found, the parents are aborting.