genetic testing

Consumer DNA testing remains a booming industry, but new research released Monday suggests that it has a glaring…

At the start of this decade, the federal government called out consumer DNA testing as a burgeoning scam industry.…

Medical tests can be scary and expensive, so providing someone the option to non-invasively and more affordably find…

There are plenty of reasons to be wary of at-home DNA testing, particularly if you’re concerned about genetic…

In the not-too-distant future, it will be possible to get a complete readout of a person’s genetics with ease, even…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday that it has approved the marketing of 23andMe’s…

The first wave of routine genetics testing has already helped millions of people learn about their hereditary risk…

When adopting a new canine family member at a shelter, many people choose a dog based on the breed or breeds labelled…

Some of the top genomic-testing companies have agreed to abide by a new set of guidelines when sharing consumers’…

23andMe customers might just play a role in helping create one of Big Pharma’s next blockbuster drugs. On Wednesday,…

DNA tests can be easily fooled and different tests may draw wildly different conclusions about the supposed heritage…

On Tuesday, a 13-year-old boy from New Jersey was at the center of medical history as he became the first person in…

Earlier this month, when consumer genetic testing giant 23andMe announced plans to roll out the first consumer test…

The destructive shadow sometimes cast by our genes extends even longer than we assumed, a new study published…

It’s amazing how much information there is hiding in one tiny globule of spit.

In Saudi Arabia, if you’re planning to tie the knot, there’s a step you must go through that doesn’t happen anywhere…

Online dating is largely a succession of misery and humiliation, which is why so many of us are willing to pay an…

The science of how our genes affect our health, our looks and our personality is still pretty mysterious. Even more…

You probably wouldn’t hand out your social security number without having a pretty good idea of how that information…

Every aspiring parent spends some time fantasizing about what their hypothetical future child might look like. Now…