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Accurate genetic tests for 10 common diseases are nearly ready for everyday use in doctor's offices, a new study says.

Bipartisan bills introduced in Congress Thursday would effectively ban a Chinese genomics firm from doing business in America. Intel officials have warned China is grabbing U.S. genetic info.

On January 5, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published an article discussing privacy issues related to the DNA information that many consumers provide to genetic testing...

Michael D. Shapiro, DO, and Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS, explain the importance of the global Lp(a)HERITAGE study, emphasizing prevalence of elevated Lp(a) among different populations and the evolving approach to assessing Lp(a) levels.

Personal genetics firm 23andMe on Tuesday confirmed that hackers using stolen passwords accessed the personal information about 6.9 million of its members.Of the 6.9 million accounts hacked, 5.5 million contained information on genetic matches and may have also included birth dates and locations if provided by users, according to 23andMe. An additional 1.4 million of the hacked accounts had limited access to some DNA profile information as part of the "Family Tree" feature, the spokesp...

Congress is feeling the heat from 16 conservative groups who are calling on lawmakers to pass an NDAA provision to ban U.S. government contracts with a CCP-linked firm stealing DNA.

This Viewpoint discusses proposed and enacted state legislation to protect genetic privacy for those participating in direct-to-consumer genetic testing and ens

Postpartum depression is the most common pregnancy complications, affecting about 15% of women. Understanding why may aid prevention, detection and treatment.

The world of reproductive technologies has seen remarkable advances, pushing the boundaries of what we once thought possible. Is there a revolution on the horizon? These technological advancements have transformed the way we conceive life, from in vitro fertilization to genetic screening. Now that we are a civilization, how far have we come and where

23andMe data leaked and sold. 23andMe data stolen in attack on Ashkenazi Jews