FamilyTreeDNA Hands the FBI Access to Its Database
There are plenty of reasons to be wary of at-home DNA testing, particularly if you’re concerned about genetic privacy.…
Sequencing the DNA of Newborns Uncovered Hidden Disease Risks and a Whole Lot of Tricky Issues
In the not-too-distant future, it will be possible to get a complete readout of a person’s genetics with ease, even…
FDA Approves New 23andMe Pharmacogenetic Reports, But There Are Some Caveats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday that it has approved the marketing of 23andMe’s reports…
Your Genetic Testing Results Can Change—Here's Why
The first wave of routine genetics testing has already helped millions of people learn about their hereditary risk for…
Genetic Testing Reveals Shelters Often Label Dogs With the Wrong Breeds
When adopting a new canine family member at a shelter, many people choose a dog based on the breed or breeds labelled…
Ancestry and 23andMe Agree to New Rules to Make You Feel Safer Handing Over Your DNA
Some of the top genomic-testing companies have agreed to abide by a new set of guidelines when sharing consumers’ DNA…
23andMe Is Getting Lots of Money From Big Pharma and Sharing Your Genetic Data
23andMe customers might just play a role in helping create one of Big Pharma’s next blockbuster drugs. On Wednesday,…
Oops, a DNA Testing Company Accidentally Sent Strangers' Spit to Five Customers
DNA tests can be easily fooled and different tests may draw wildly different conclusions about the supposed heritage of…
13-Year-Old Boy Is First Person in US to Receive Newly Approved Gene Therapy for Blindness
On Tuesday, a 13-year-old boy from New Jersey was at the center of medical history as he became the first person in the…
Color's New at-Home DNA Test Tells You Whether You're at Risk for Heart Disease
Earlier this month, when consumer genetic testing giant 23andMe announced plans to roll out the first consumer test for…
Rare Gene Mutations Might Be Causing More Diseases Than We Think
The destructive shadow sometimes cast by our genes extends even longer than we assumed, a new study published recently…
Here's What You Need to Know Before You Buy a DNA Testing Kit
It’s amazing how much information there is hiding in one tiny globule of spit.
Why Saudi Arabia Is Pushing Premarital Genetic Screening
In Saudi Arabia, if you’re planning to tie the knot, there’s a step you must go through that doesn’t happen anywhere…
Please, Do Not Send Your Spit to This DNA Dating App
Online dating is largely a succession of misery and humiliation, which is why so many of us are willing to pay an…
Sen. Chuck Schumer Wants the FTC to 'Take a Serious Look' at DNA Testing Companies
The science of how our genes affect our health, our looks and our personality is still pretty mysterious. Even more…
What DNA Testing Companies’ Terrifying Privacy Policies Actually Mean
You probably wouldn’t hand out your social security number without having a pretty good idea of how that information…
Silly Startup Claims It Can Predict How Your Baby Will Look Based on DNA
Every aspiring parent spends some time fantasizing about what their hypothetical future child might look like. Now one…
A DNA Test Giveaway at a Baltimore Ravens Game Turned Into a Fiasco
You may have never wondered what’s in the DNA of a football fan, but the Baltimore Ravens planned to find out. As part…
A Genetic Testing Company Just Screwed Up 50,000 Cancer Screenings
As fun as it is to find out where your great-great-great grandparents came from, the real promise of genetic testing is…
23andMe Wants to Turn Your Genetic Data into a Drug-Discovery Goldmine
Since launching a decade ago, the consumer genetic testing company 23andMe has sold people more than two million DNA…