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04/28/2018 / By David Williams

Researchers: Up to 40 percent of DNA results from consumer tests could be “bogus”

Consumer DNA testing became a mainstream thing a few years ago, and many people have done it ever since. Essentially, it lets people conduct do-it-yourself (DIY) genetic testing that will give them answers to some questions they might have, mostly pertaining to their ancestry, but also regarding any genetic diseases they might have so they […]

04/22/2017 / By Tracey Watson

FDA okays do-it-yourself DNA tests for 10 diseases… but genetics alone can’t control your health

A company called 23andMe, which provides do-it-yourself home genetic testing kits for assessing your risk for at least 10 diseases, has just been granted permission by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to start selling such tests directly to the public for $199 a pop. The testing kits promise to determine your chances at the […]

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