DNA Testing 78 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.

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

Jack the Ripper

Biotechnology

Did DNA finger Jack the Ripper? Probably not, but old objects are ready to reveal their secrets

by Antonio Regalado
2019-03-19T16:49:00-04:00

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