We need a paradigm shift for genetic privacy. We aren’t expected to become experts on food production or vehicle ...

DNA commodification is no longer a future concern; it’s a present reality. Beyond charging users for their services, some ...

Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD, professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Megan Kruse, MD, breast medical oncologist at Cleveland Clinic; and Ruta Rao, MD, professor of medicine ...

Column: The risks of sharing your DNA with online companies aren’t a future concern. They’re here now ...

Throughout this strategic alliance, 3X4 Genetics and Rupa Health aim to bridge the gap between genetic science and clinical ...

Turmoil at 23andMe, a company offering popular at-home DNA testing, has upset the industry. Following the resignation of ...

Facebook’s business model revolves around sharing information with many third parties. Unlike medical providers, genetic testing companies aren’t bound by health privacy laws such as HIPAA despite the ...

Unlike medical providers, genetic testing companies aren’t bound by health privacy laws such as HIPAA despite the health information DNA contains. Even if these companies ostensibly promise to ...

Genetic testing company 23andMe has appointed three new independent directors to its board, including former WeWork CFO Andre ...

It was a shock for 30-year-old Georgie Bellette to find out she has a high risk of developing cancer, but her family is now ...