Scientist is DNA ‘human guinea pig’

A “HUMAN guinea pig” scientist has become the first person in the world to have all his DNA screened for unknown disease risk factors.

The results revealed heightened risks of heart disease, cardiac arrest, diabetes and prostate cancer, as well as information about likely responses to certain medicines.

Similar assessments could be offered to the public within the next decade as the cost of genetic mapping plummets, say the researchers.