What happens when a genetic test unlocks long-held family secrets or other surprising results? Genetic genealogist Kelli ...

I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t ...

While genetic testing is not outright illegal in Israel, there are significant legal restrictions that limit access to DNA tests. In August 2024, a rumor spread on social media that doing a DNA test ...

A few years ago, a patient of mine—let's call her Pandora—purchased four DNA testing kits as holiday gifts for herself and her siblings. She had seen the TV ads promising that a few ounces of spit ...

The future of personalized medicine is rapidly becoming a reality, powered by advances in genetic testing and healthcare. Once limited to research labs, genetic insights are now transforming how ...

While genetic testing is not outright illegal in Israel, there are significant legal restrictions that limit access to DNA tests. In August 2024, a rumor spread on social media that doing a DNA test ...

Analyzing genomes from over 900,000 people, researchers found that short DNA repeats expand and destabilize with age. Common ...

An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated over and over, become longer and more unstable as we age. The study found ...

An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act ...