“It’s kind of like science fiction almost,” said Jonathan Kirshenbaum, 33, who took the test with his then-girlfriend, now-fiance, Danielle Tennenhouse, 30.
“People can cheat on personality tests. You can’t cheat on a genetic test,” said Kirshenbaum. He and his wife-to-be said their high score, in the 90% region, helped reinforce what they already knew about their then year-long relationship. Those who don’t score as high receive relationship advice from clinical psychologists on the Instant Chemistry advisory board.
Since launching in July 2014, Instant Chemistry has sold 300 DNA kits. Fifty couples have taken the test, and most have received compatibility scores between 60% and 80%.
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“Online dating has been around for 20 years with no evolution or innovation,” said Bayad. “Science will be a determining factor in [its] evolution.”
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