Comments on: DNA dating site predicts chemical romance

A DNA-based matchmaking service claims to hook up couples who will share an aromatic attraction.

[TogetherinParis]

Bogus nonsense

In humans and tadpoles, we're more attracted to those from
another pond whether we're genetically related or not. It's why
kibbutz kids who are unrelated but grow up together in special
dorms as children never marry within the kibbutz community.
Faulty science, faulty premise, if noble purpose.
Oddly enough, though, a simple taste test could make this site a
success. It's for sale if you want it.

[Rick Cavaretti]

The only important point

Let's cut to the only important point here: They'll partner you up
with a 'matched' someone which allow you to have more fun in bed.
Where do I sign?

[ScientificMatch]

Dean Hamer's Comments

I was very disappointed to see Dean Hamer's comments in the article.

If he disagrees with our technology, I respectfully ask what he disagrees with, specifically. We cite over 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers to support our matching process. Does he disagree with any of the articles cited? Did we exaggerate any of their findings? Did we cite obscure sources that contradict the prevailing body of knowledge? We've worked earnestly over the years to ensure that our matching process is based on solid scientific evidence.

Even more disheartening was his suggestion that we "rip-off" our customers. We have nothing but reverence and a profound sense of commitment to the people who use our service.

In the United States, off-line matchmaking services rarely charge less then $3,000 per year. ScientificMatch is significantly less, and yet we offer something that no one else can: chemistry. That seems far from a rip-off.

When Dean Hamer suggests that the more appropriate alternative is to go around smelling people's underarms, it undermines his ability to appraise matchmaking services.

Eric Holzle
Founder & President
ScientificMatch.com

[great9122]

In the early days there was no need for this kind of an institution
like a dating bureau or a marriage bureau as this was done and over
with when the persons were young and marriages were made in heaven
and there was no time to feel lonely or find the need to be searching
for a partner. Divorce was also not a frequently happening thing as
society looked down up on it and once you were married it was for
keeps.

john
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