In China, raising children is about to take on a whole new dimension thanks to genetic testing. 30 children ages 3 to 12 and their parents are participating in a new program that utiizes DNA testing to identify genetic gifts and predict the future.

Conducted by the Shanghai Biochip Corp., the test is a simple saliva swab that collects as many as 10,000 cells that enable scientists to isolate eleven different genes. By looking closely at the genetic codes, scientists claim that they can extract information about a child's athletic ability, IQ, focus, memory, emotional control, and more.

At a cost of just $880, Chinese parents can sign their children up for the test and five days of summer camp in Chongqing. Here, the children are evaluated in various settings, including art, music and sports, amongst others. By combining the scientific results from the genetic testing with observations by experts throughout the week of camp, they will then make recommendations to parents about what their child should pursue. They also believe that it could help predict possible career paths.

The Chinese's one-child policy also often produced ambitious and anxious parents who have high expectations for their only child. By discovering their talents at a young age, they'll have more time to focus on developing them further instead of waiting for them to stumble upon them.

DNA testing has been more widely used to determine susceptibility to genetic disease. In such testing, researchers can identify mutations in the genetic code that lead to specific disorders. This allows patients to assess their risk and make a decision about whether or not they want preventative treatment. Testing for talents and aptitudes is an entirely new spin on genetic testing.