It is actually incredible what you can do with a wealth of genetic information. I don’t conduct this type of research, nor have I personally sent my cells to 23andMe, but I do know several people who have discovered some very interesting findings.
This report from 23andMe states that they can help predict your risk of tearing your ACL. While we know that ACL tears can run in families and that anatomical, muscular, and movement characteristics predispose athletes to ACL injury, it would be interesting to see how a purely genetic test could add to our knowledge.
Sadly, there are no details reported here, so it is difficult to draw many conclusions. However, as AI and large genetic data pools become more sophisticated, we may be able to tailor our sporting activities to minimize the risk of injury.
Read the article: Genetics May Explain Why Some Athletes Are More Prone to ACL Tears
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