DNA Housemate Matchmaking: A Novel Approach to Roommate Pairing
A novel approach to roommate matching is here. Shivom, a new DNA testing company, and SpareRoom, a UK housing share website, have partnered to launch the DNA Housemate Matchmaking Kit. This innovative service promises to help find compatible roommates based on genetic makeup.
The DNA Housemate Matchmaking Kit, developed by Swiss company Karmagenes, combines an online personality test with DNA analysis. Customers receive a kit via SpareRoom's Facebook page, provide a saliva sample, and mail it in. The test examines 14 personality traits, revealing how DNA influences these characteristics.
Shivom ensures customers retain ownership and control over their DNA data, addressing concerns raised about other at-home DNA tests selling results to pharmaceutical companies without consent. While some may question the necessity of DNA testing for roommate matching, as communication with potential candidates is possible, SpareRoom and Karmagenes believe genetics can reveal complementary personality traits and foster positive group living environments.
The DNA Housemate Matchmaking Kit, a collaboration between Shivom, SpareRoom, and Karmagenes, offers a unique approach to roommate matching. By combining DNA testing with personality assessments, it aims to create more harmonious living situations. As the use of DNA testing in everyday life continues to evolve, so too do the ways we approach finding compatible roommates.
