genetic testing
At-Home Genetic Testing Can’t Tell You If You’re Going to Have a Bad Trip
But it may expose you to misinterpreted and distressing information along the way.
The Genome You Sent to 23andMe Now Belongs to Richard Branson, Too
The genetics testing company is merging with a company set up by Branson and the Virgin Group later this year in order to go public.
At-Home DNA Testing Kits May Give You Unreliable Health Information
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies like 23AndMe and AncestryDNA that try to predict health issues are sometimes downright wrong, according to a new study.
The Jarring Experience of Learning You Were Conceived With Donor Sperm or Eggs
"In the beginning my body felt invaded. And I didn’t know who made up the other half of me.”
Don't Give Your DNA to Giant Genetic Databases
The Golden State Killer case shows that we should protect our DNA sequences as much as possible.
Here's What It Looks Like When a Gene Test Says You're Prone to Alzheimer's
Is 23andMe doing enough to ease the concerns of people who are at risk?
When An Ancestry Test Tells You Your Dad isn't Your Dad
Secret adoptions, hidden affairs, and past relationships—all a DNA test away.
Republicans Back Bill that Would Let Companies Force Genetic Tests on Employees
The genetic testing bill, currently overshadowed by the push to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, would allow for companies to ask workers invasive questions about their health. Opponents say it could also allow for employers to impose financial...
Canada’s New Genetic Discrimination Law Will Prevent a ‘Gattaca’ Future
But insurance companies say it's unconstitutional.
Can Analyzing Your Spit and Blood Make You a Better Athlete?
Maybe—but the science still has some catching up to do.
When Genetic Screening Goes Very, Very Wrong
Based on genetic testing, 20 members of the same family were misdiagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition.
The Republican Healthcare Reform Plan Would Devastate Families Like Mine
Obamacare dismantled high-risk health insurance pools for a reason.