However, scientists may be able to pre-empt the onset of these conditions thanks to a newly-developed test, which could potentially save lots of lives.
Researchers at Edinburgh University are using saliva to examine DNA and determine whether a person could develop an inherited illness.
Dr Juan Diaz-Mochon, one of the scientists involved in the trials, believes this could represent a speedy alternative to existing methods of DNA analysis.
'Our method could help reach the goal of complete genome analysis in a few hours for less than £637,' he commented.
Dr Diaz-Mochon added that the market for DNA testing is expanding very rapidly, since it is becoming far more affordable.
This comes shortly after scientists at Imperial College London concluded that obesity is partly down to our genetic make-up, as many obese people are missing sections of DNA common in the wider population.
Researchers at Edinburgh University are using saliva to examine DNA and determine whether a person could develop an inherited illness.
Dr Juan Diaz-Mochon, one of the scientists involved in the trials, believes this could represent a speedy alternative to existing methods of DNA analysis.
'Our method could help reach the goal of complete genome analysis in a few hours for less than £637,' he commented.
Dr Diaz-Mochon added that the market for DNA testing is expanding very rapidly, since it is becoming far more affordable.
This comes shortly after scientists at Imperial College London concluded that obesity is partly down to our genetic make-up, as many obese people are missing sections of DNA common in the wider population.
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