Table 5.

Information tasks and relevant quotes from users.

Task number	Task	Quote
R1	Reviewing an annotated report	“I'd be interested in seeing a graphic illustration of my chromosome sets.” “It would be great to show the SNPsa by chromosomal location and in relation to other genes.”
R2	Integrating resources	“Integrated databases of published research that allow the end user, through a seamless interface, to connect personal data with any possibly relevant literature and public data.”
R3	Curating information	“Features that show more clearly what reasonable actionable options there might be for dealing with or preventing various illnesses.”
R4	Comparing genomes	“...easy to use, at home programs, will be needed to compare one's data with those of friends.”
R5	Facilitating information sharing	“The thing that would help the most would be for people to be willing to share more information.”
R6	Making content accessible	“Every time I try to understand something, I have to educate myself via Google, instead of the interface that gives me my genetic data educating me. The research it takes holds me back from using my info more.”

^aSingle nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).