DNA Testing 79 Stories

DNA testing has exploded in popularity as gene sequencing costs have fallen, enabling a range of new uses from genealogy searches to the use of DNA profiling to track down criminal suspects.

George Church Cherub

Biotechnology

Here are some actual facts about George Church’s DNA dating company

It’s called Digid8 and will try to use your genes to make sure you never meet the wrong person.

by Antonio Regalado
2019-12-11T18:10:01-05:00

Biotechnology

A US genome company is ceasing operations over China concerns

by Antonio Regalado
2019-12-05T18:46:38-05:00

Biotechnology

China is using DNA samples to try to re-create the faces of Uighurs

by Charlotte Jee
2019-12-03T07:06:58-05:00

conceptual illustration of an embryo report card

Biotechnology

The world’s first Gattaca baby tests are finally here

The DNA test claims to let prospective parents weed out IVF embryos with a high risk of disease or low intelligence.

by Antonio Regalado
2019-11-08T02:30:20-05:00

Biotechnology

A detective has been granted access to an entire private DNA database

by Charlotte Jee
2019-11-06T06:27:13-05:00

MRI image of brain

Biotechnology

The woman whose brain staved off her family’s Alzheimer’s

by Antonio Regalado
2019-11-04T13:39:36-05:00

conceptual illustration of a leaking pipe with a gene sequence chart overlayed

Biotechnology

The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen

Here’s how spies could use a crowdsourced genetic ancestry service to compromise your privacy—even if you’re not a member.

by Antonio Regalado
2019-10-30T12:14:21-04:00

People walk towards the US border crossing in Mexico

Biotechnology

DNA samples may be taken from migrants at the US-Mexico border to share with the FBI

by Charlotte Jee
2019-10-03T05:55:45-04:00

Screen capture of Edward Smart in FamilyTree DNA promotional video

Biotechnology

Help us catch killers is now the new advertising angle for DNA companies

by Antonio Regalado
2019-03-27T12:50:04-04:00

Biotechnology

The UK’s health minister accidentally revealed everything wrong with polygenic risk scores

by Antonio Regalado
2019-03-21T11:48:13-04:00

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