SingldOut

SingldOut is an online dating platform that uses genetic testing to identify potential relationship matches.[1] The company markets its intention to bridge the gap between digital networking and biological compatibility.[2][3][4] The service uses the professional networking site LinkedIn as well as DNA testing company Instant Chemistry in order to match its members.[1][5] Jana Bayad and Elle France launched the site in July 2014.[1][6][7][8]

SingldOut
FoundedCalifornia, July 2014
FoundersElle France, Jana Bayad
Websitesingldout.com

Methodology

Upon registering with SingldOut, members would be sent a DNA test kit.[1][9] To assess the biological compatibility of its members, SingldOut would examines immune system genes, which play a role in attraction, as well as serotonin transporter genes, which play a role in determining how someone might react in certain situations.[1][2] Results from the DNA test would then be posted on the user's profile and can be compared with the results of other users.[10][11]

The company credits genetic testing with the ability to “identify up to 40 percent of the chemistry of attraction between two people.”[12]

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References
  1. "This Online Dating Site Thinks It Can Match You Based On Your DNA". Business Insider. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  2. "Using DNA to find a perfect mate? New dating site uses DNA tests to gauge 'biological compatibility'". Daily Mail. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  3. "SingldOut New Dating Site Uses DNA and LinkedIn SINGLDOUT". Maine Today. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  4. "Instant chemistry? Toronto company claims long-term compatibility can be discerned from a DNA swab". National Post. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  5. "The New Science of Matchmaking: Dating Based on Your DNA". Healthline. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  6. "Dating by DNA: Online singles site is all about chemistry". SFGate. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  7. "Dating Site Instant Chemistry Uses DNA to Make Romantic Matches, But What About Fate?". Bustle. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  8. "Singld Out, A DNA-Based Dating Service, Can Match You With Dates Who Will Smell Sexy". TechCrunch. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  9. "Talk about chemistry! Dating site tests DNA to make matches". USA Today. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  10. "SingldOut.com uses your genes to find your perfect romantic match". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  11. "Dating App 'Instant Chemistry' Uses DNA To Find You A Match". Design & Trend. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  12. "I Love Your Genes!". Slate. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
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