This type of testing is offered to individuals who have a family history of a genetic disorder and to people in certain ethnic groups with an increased risk of specific genetic conditions. If both parents are tested, the test can provide information about a couple's risk of having a child with a genetic condition.
Thankfully there are still phone lines and AOL dial-up. Yes, AOL is still selling dial-up Internet services to around 2.1 million people every year. Beyond the slow spread of fiber in rural areas, cost is another factor to consider. AOL dial-up only sets you back $20 a month. If you only use the internet for email and reading the news, thereâs no reason to pay for an expensive high-speed package. Still, the 2.1 million number is staggering when you consider how few high school students alive today could replicate the sound of a modem when asked.
Bad news, everyone. Your email address from the nineties isnât working right now. Aol Mail has been down since early this morning. Weâve reached out to get more information, but have so far not heard back. According to Aolâs DownDetector the service has been having issues since 4:10 AM EST. Aol Mailâs twitter handle has been flooded with users complaining they cannot connect. As of right now, the service is MIA.