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This Start-up Provides Genetic Screening For Newborns, Adults; To Raise Series A Funding In 2-3 Months
As for newborn screening, parents get the kit as soon as they register and after the birth of the b…
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An at-home DNA test promises to tell you what strain of weed is best for you, and what kind will make you paranoid
Endocanna Health offers a DNA test that tells you how to use cannabis better based on your genetic …
Andrea Michelson
1 min read
Bione launches rapid COVID-19 at-home testing kit
"COVID-19 home screening test kit has emerged as a breakthrough product in such unprecedented times…
PTI
6 mins read
The FDA Wants 23andMe To Stop Selling Its Genetic Testing Kits
Some of the uses for which PGS is intended are particularly concerning, such as assessments for BRC…
Megan Rose Dickey
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The golden age of at-home genetic testing may be over - but it's still a critical part of one of the biggest trends in how people will be traveling in 2020
Independent tour operators have also hopped on the ancestry travel bandwagon with new heritage-base…
Melissa Wiley
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The genetic testing business is stuck in a slump. We spoke to industry giants Ancestry and 23andMe about how they're preparing for a comeback.
And then there's the issue of what to do once you get health-related results. While there are clear…
Lydia Ramsey
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Genetic experts have a message for anyone thinking of taking 23andMe's new breast cancer test
23andMe's test costs $199 for both the ancestry and health components. After ordering, 23andMe send…
Lydia Ramsey
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A genetics company founded by former Twitter execs just raised another $45 million
With the additional funding, Color has a couple of things in the works: first, it's offering $50 te…
Lydia Ramsey
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Why this former Twitter executive joined a startup that offers $249 cancer-screening DNA tests
Knowing what mutations you have is a key part of understanding your genetic risk of certain types o…
Lydia Ramsey
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Women are turning to Facebook for a DIY approach to getting pregnant
A vial of sperm can cost $1,000, so some people are taking different approaches to finding a sperm …
Rebecca Torrence
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'Top Chef' Hosea Rosenberg: While raising funds to find a cure for our daughter's rare disease, we are racing against the clock
Hosea Rosenberg's daughter has a rare disease. Along with his wife, he started a nonprofit to raise…
Alisa Scerrato
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Where to find at-home COVID tests — including for free — and how to use them correctly
COVID tests are in short supply, but it's still possible to find some, including for free. Here's w…
Andrea Michelson
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One nerdy piece of good news about Omicron: We already have tests that spot signs of the variant
Some run-of-the-mill PCR tests can provide a solid clue that Omicron is present, providing a nice e…
Hilary Brueck
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I tried Wisdom Panel's dog DNA test with my miniature poodle, and the results gave me peace of mind
Wisdom Panel Premium is a dog DNA test that identifies the breed of your dog and tests for genetic …
Jackie Brown
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Apple, Google, 23andMe, and others are fighting COVID-19, from wearables to faster CT scans to contact tracing
These eight tech companies are creating solutions to fight COVID-19, from Apple and Google's contac…
Michelle Yan
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CCMB develops new, low-cost testing method for COVID-19; ICMR nod awaited
"You can say, (the method involves) transporting the sample without VTM and eliminating RNA extract…
PTI
7 mins read
The DNA testing industry is stuck in a rut. Here's how 23andMe and Ancestry are plotting their next moves.
By working with health systems to cover the cost of the test, the hope is to broaden the number of …
Lydia Ramsey
4 mins read
The CEO of Silicon Valley DNA testing startup 23andMe shares the health product she hopes to sell next
Wojcicki did not provide further details on how much the test - should the company ultimately choos…
Erin Brodwin
4 mins read
Ancestry just came out with 2 new DNA tests focused on health. Here's what you can learn from them.
Users who have already submitted their spit to Ancestry before don't have to submit a new samples. …
Zachary Tracer
4 mins read
Regulators just gave DNA testing startup 23andMe the go-ahead to offer a health product that scientists have called dubious
Wojcicki did not provide further details on how much the test - should the company ultimately choos…