A major player in home DNA testing found itself in legal trouble last month when California took action against it for a large-scale data breach from 2023. Officials say the company failed to act quickly enough on early warnings about unauthorized access to its systems. Around 6. 9 million people ac
Shon Lowe’s story shows how one woman turned a family crisis into a lesson for everyone. Her mother, Terrie Montgomery, began buying the same items repeatedly and losing track of details—small signs that were easily ignored in many households. In Black communities, these hints are often swept
Parkinson's disease is tricky. It can start causing trouble inside the body way before anyone feels sick. Scientists have made tests to spot early warnings in healthy people. These tests look for things like α-synuclein and check for genetic risks. But wait, there's no cure yet. So, why bother gett
Surviving childhood cancer is a huge win, but it comes with a hidden cost. New research shows that these survivors may age faster than others their age. This isn't just about looking older; it's about how their bodies and brains work at a deeper level. The study, published in a science journal, loo
A family spanning four generations has uncovered a surprising health secret. A genetic test on a young child revealed a mutation in the MC4R gene. This gene is linked to weight gain and obesity. The same mutation was also found in three older relatives. This discovery came after years of struggling
Healthcare in Thailand might get a big upgrade with a new idea called pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing. This test looks at a person's genes to figure out the best medicine for them. It's like a roadmap for doctors to pick the right treatment. Right now, doctors in Thailand often give a medicine called
In the world of medicine, time is often of the essence, especially when it comes to the tiniest patients. Newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) often need swift and accurate diagnoses to guide their treatment. Traditionally, DNA testing has been a slow process, taking days to complete
Doctors who aren't genetics experts might soon play a bigger role in genetic testing. Why? Because there's a huge need for these tests, but not enough geneticists to go around. This is making healthcare systems struggle to keep up. The idea is to train other doctors to handle some of these tests. T
Parents of children with rare neurological disorders have a lot to think about when it comes to clinical genetic testing (CGT). A recent study asked 101 parents about their thoughts on this topic. The children involved had conditions like cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and developmental delays. Most par
A big change is happening for 23andMe. A court just gave the green light for the company to be sold to a nonprofit group. This group is led by Anne Wojcicki, who used to be the CEO. The sale is worth $305 million. This is not the first time 23andMe has been up for sale. Earlier, there was a $256 mil
