Genetic Testing
Fed-up 23andMe users lash out at the company, accusing it of scamming them into auto-renewal
Users of the genetic testing service 23andMe allege unauthorized subscription renewals and unexpected charges, according to a Gizmodo report.
23andMe's share price keeps on falling in the wake of hacks and losses
Genetic-testing startup 23andMe was once worth $6 billion, but its shares trade at just 72 cents and it risks being delisted from the Nasdaq.
Genetic testing giant 23andMe is reportedly turning the blame back on its customers for its recent data breach
23andMe shrugged off blame for its massive data breach, saying users "negligently" recycled and failed to update passwords, according to TechCrunch.
23andMe says hackers stole the ancestry data of nearly 7 million customers. Here's what that means for you.
The stolen info included users' names, ancestry data, profile pictures, birth years, and locations.
I'm planning my baby's 1st birthday party while thinking about her funeral
The mom of a baby with lissencephaly, a rare genetic condition, discusses the grief that comes with raising a child with a terminal diagnosis.
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A family did at-home DNA tests to check for health issues. They learned their son had a different father thanks to a fertility clinic error.
The Johnsons used IVF to help conceive their second child. 11 years later, a DNA test revealed that their son had an unknown father.
Meet Anne Wojcicki: the sister of departing YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki, and a self-made multimillionaire who founded the genetic testing giant 23andMe
Anne Wojcicki is the sister of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki. Here's a look back at how she got her start and built a genetic-testing empire.
I'm a scientist and mom working in a genetics lab testing pregnancy samples. I am the holder of heartbreak.
Becoming a mother changed the way one genetic scientist approaches her work of testing cells from pregnancy, miscarriage, or stillbirth.
My daughter has a rare seizure-inducing condition. She wasn't diagnosed until insurance agreed to pay for genetic testing.
After trying to push aside concerns, a new mom realized she needed more testing to find the correct diagnosis for her daughter.
I almost terminated a healthy pregnancy because of inconclusive genetic tests
The author has an older child with a disability. She sought more testing before ending her pregnancy, only to discover her unborn child had no issues.
5 genes that may affect your reaction to psychedelic drugs like 'magic' mushrooms and LSD
Your genes can affect your sensitivity to certain drugs like "magic" mushrooms, ketamine, and LSD. HaluGen Life Sciences has a test to gauge risk.
23andMe just went public. We spoke with its CEO about its road to IPO, and what the future holds for the consumer-genetics industry.
23andMe went public via a merger with Richard Branson's SPAC. The deal valued the 15-year-old company at $3.5 billion.
How companies like 23andMe and Helix are forging the future of consumer genomics despite a bottomed out market
Genetic tests were once a popular trend. Now, companies like Color have set their sights on less buzzy business models.
How DNA-testing startup Helix became one of the nation's leading coronavirus tracking labs
Inside Helix, the genomics company that helped the CDC track the Alpha variant's spread within the US, and where it plans to go from here.
Invitae surges after report says Softbank will lead a $1.2 billion investment in the genetic-testing company
Invitae announced it will acquire the genomics company Genosity for $200 million on Monday after landing a convertible note investment from Softbank.
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The CEO of Color lays out how COVID-19 is reshaping the future of the $1.5 billion DNA testing startup
Color's Othman Laraki thinks genetic testing will have its biggest impact on human health when we forget it's even there.
23andMe is 'just scratching the surface' of the value in personal sequencing. A new report lays out why the future of consumer genomics lies in drug development.
The future of consumer genomics lies in healthcare partnerships and drug development, according to a new CB Insights report released last week.
The Pentagon is telling troops to stop using mail-in DNA test kits
The Pentagon has advised US troops to avoid genetic-testing kits out of concern their personal information could be compromised.
A Harvard geneticist is creating a dating app that matches users based on DNA, and people are worried it's eugenics
Harvard geneticist George Church said his dating app concept could prevent genetic disease, but critics say the concept is discriminatory.
Apple is reportedly rolling out a new perk for employees: free genetic testing at its on-site wellness clinics
Apple now runs its own health clinics known as "AC Wellness" that allow workers to get medical treatment close to their offices.