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If you were a 23andMe customer, your genetic and personal information could be used in civil or criminal cases, targeted advertising, medical discrimination and so much more.
The possibility of new ownership over 23andMe has some customers concerned about how their sensitive genetic information will be handled in the future.
As 23andMe struggles financially, it’s a good time to reconsider issues on privacy, use, and commercialization of genetic information.
The laws around donor anonymity could change as at-home DNA testing gets more popular.
Direct-to-consumer tests are products marketed to any consumer who is willing to pay, without going through their GP. But some could do more harm than good.
Genetic testing can help take the guesswork out of finding the right treatment. For certain diseases. To an extent.
Researching family history is a popular hobby. But hobbyists can find themselves unearthing details of ancestors behaving badly or treated cruelly – or family secrets and trauma.
The types of microbes residing in your gut can affect your mental and physical health. Home microbiome tests promise to help consumers improve the composition of their gut microbes.
Taking a DNA test kit sounds like harmless fun but some people end up getting more than they bargained for.
Both Macron and Madonna have expressed concerns about genetic privacy. As DNA collection and sequencing becomes increasingly commonplace, what may seem paranoid may instead be prescient.
The South African Khoe-San communities are no strangers to exploitative research. One research team is trying to provide genetic ancestry results to community members. But they still face many challenges.
Many people are filing lawsuits after discovering that sperm banks failed to verify information from donors about their medical and personal backgrounds.
Scientists who work in local companies have acquired local knowledge and are therefore able to work with South Africa’s unique genetic diversity better than anyone else.
Can the new owner of GEDmatch ,a genealogy database preserve its original purpose while allowing a seamless service to law enforcement?
DNA testing kits will be a popular gift this holiday season. Before mailing off your saliva, it’s important to understand what these kits can and cannot tell us.
Genetic apps claim to reveal fundamental insights about your health, well-being, and even intellect. But it’s not just spurious science - believing these traits are genetic can have harmful consequences.
Genetic testing could help us build targeted and effective training routines for athletes, but the emerging science could also introduce opportunity for discrimination in the sporting world.
Scientists explain why commercial gene testing should be used with caution.
We asked five experts if DNA testing was worthwhile. Four out of five said yes.
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Research Scientist in Biostatistics, University of Washington
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PhD Candidate in Law, Queen's University, Ontario
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Ethical, Legal & Social Adviser in Public Health Genomics, Monash University
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Associate Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences, Boston University
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AIR Teaching Fellow, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Director of Bruce Lefroy Centre for Genetic Health Research, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Chen Su Lan Centennial Professor in Medical Ethics, National University of Singapore; Distinguished Visiting Professor in Law, University of Melbourne; Uehiro Chair in Practical Ethics, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Thomas Jefferson University
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Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Pittsburgh
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Science, University of Sydney
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Associate professor, Royal Holloway, University of London
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PhD Candidate in Anthropology, University of California, Davis
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Professor, Murdoch Children's Research Institute