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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/sports/30genetics.html?no_interstitial

DNA Tests Help Parents Choose Sports For Kids

A recently discovered genetic test helps detect which sports are fit for your child to play. This test that costs $149 can judge the natural abilities a child has that helps the parents find a sport that the child is capable of playing. This test predicts the strengths a child has and which sport is right for that child's body. This DNA test is performed by simply swabbing the inside of a child's cheek and all along the gums. After that, the test is sent to a lab to be evaluated. When you get this test back, you can tell what strengths the child has and how much speed the child is capable of. This DNA test is said to predict less parental frustration for those who are having trouble finding sports right for their children. Therefore, I think this DNA test is a really cool genetic test that will really help parents find sports that are right for their children.

New Car Technology

Throughout the year, around 40,000 people are killed in car accidents due to either being careless or not having enough safety to protect themselves from other drivers. However, recently companies around the world advertised the future of cars at a convention in Manhattan. One of the cars that were displayed was the Mercedes-Benz. When CBS 2's Cindy Hsu took a ride in the car, she experienced a lot of protection during her ride. For example, in order to protect the passenger, windows would roll up, the sunroof would close if there was one, and seatbelts would tighten in order to protect the driver and passengers. Therefore, once these technologies are made for the cars, we would be saving countless lives of those who are in danger while on the road. By learning about this topic, I strongly come to agree that these technologies are important and should be available in cars to protect the passengers while driving. Safety comes first.