Topic: Saliva Tests

4 chapters across the catalog

Boomer Mode
Episode 1724 2:31:29 - 2:33:01

1724: Boomer Mode

23andMe Lizard DNA Test Claims

A viral video claims that a pet lizard's saliva sent to 23andMe returned results indicating the lizard was 51% Ashkenazi Jewish. The hosts express deep skepticism toward commercial DNA tests, citing personal experiences with inconsistent results for pets.

Mutants
Episode 1317 24:13 - 26:38

1317: Mutants

HIV Testing and COVID-19 Vending Machines

Chicago has implemented joint COVID-19 and HIV testing sites, a move that follows reports of false HIV positives in Australian vaccine trials. Additionally, a company called Wellness For Humanity has launched COVID-19 testing vending machines in New York. These machines sell saliva tests for $119, allowing customers to perform the test at home and mail it to a lab for results.

Big Soda
Episode 243 1:24:44 - 1:26:39

243: Big Soda

DNA Swabbing, Roadside Sobriety Checks

New legislation in Michigan and British Columbia aims to implement roadside saliva tests to detect drug and alcohol use. Concerns are raised that these tests are a pretext for collecting DNA samples from citizens without a warrant, further eroding privacy rights under the guise of public safety.