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While shooting his new TV show, Chris Hemsworth underwent genetic testing that revealed he was carrying two copies of a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer's.
Neuroscience and Brain

Chris Hemsworth Reveals Grim Genetic Test Results, Will Take Break From Acting

By Frank Landymore

China is taking DNA samples from its persecuted Uigher population to develop a troubling new form of genetic surveillance.
Gene Editing

China Is Using Blood From Minorities For Genetic Research

By Dan Robitzski

Family Tree DNA, recently celebrated as the most privacy-minded consumer genetic testing company, is now granting database access to the FBI.
Data Privacy

This DNA Testing Company Gave Its Data to the FBI

By Dan Robitzski

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Spotify Will Make a Playlist Based on Your DNA

By Jon Christian

Think Deleting Your Facebook Profile Is Hard? Try Deleting Your Genomic Data.
Meta

Think Deleting Your Facebook Profile Is Hard? Try Deleting Your Genomic Data.

By Kristin Houser

DNA Marketplace Helix Will Offer Tests For Serious Diseases. 23andMe Is About to Get Some Serious Competition.
DNA

DNA Marketplace Helix Will Offer Tests For Serious Diseases. 23andMe Is About to Get Some Serious Competition.

By Claudia Geib

Estonia To Offer Free Genetic Testing, And Other Nations May Follow
Health & Medicine

Estonia To Offer Free Genetic Testing, And Other Nations May Follow

By Claudia Geib

Home Genetic Tests Could Be Giving You False Results
Health & Medicine

Home Genetic Tests Could Be Giving You False Results

By Claudia Geib

Finding Dates via DNA Is Scientifically Questionable — and Overall a Bad Idea
Future Society

Finding Dates via DNA Is Scientifically Questionable — and Overall a Bad Idea

By Claudia Geib

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Cancer

23andMe Cleared to Sell Genetic Tests for Cancer Risk

By Chelsea Gohd

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Health & Medicine

“Genetic Report Cards” Will Be the Future of Predicting Disease Risk

By Abby Norman

At-Home Medical Tests Are Putting the Power of the Clinic in Your Hands
Medical

At-Home Medical Tests Are Putting the Power of the Clinic in Your Hands

By Abby Norman

A US Senator Wants Tighter DNA Testing Kit Restrictions
DNA

A US Senator Wants Tighter DNA Testing Kit Restrictions

By Brad Jones

A New Genetic Test Predicts If and When You’ll Develop Alzheimer’s
Health & Medicine

A New Genetic Test Predicts If and When You’ll Develop Alzheimer’s

By Abby Norman

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Future Society

If This Bill Becomes Law, You Will Be Penalized for Not Submitting to Genetic Testing

By Karla Lant