[ad_1] Company chief Anne Wojcicki didn’t have definitive explanations for the shrinking sales in a chat with CNBC, but did speculate that privacy was “top of mind” for customers and might have been a factor. Cold cases like the Golden State Killer appear to have been solved using online DNA databases — there might be […]
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The best DNA testing kit
[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve written for Wirecutter since 2013 and have reported stories for The New York Times (now the parent company of Wirecutter), the PBS NewsHour, Politico, and The Atlantic. In researching this guide I spoke with experts in the fields of genetics, anthropology, and medical ethics from the National Institutes […]
23andMe’s VIP service includes a one-on-one chat to explain your DNA
[ad_1] How does a DNA testing service like 23andMe convince you to shell out more when the base results are the same? By rolling out the red carpet, it seems. The company has introduced a $499 VIP Health + Ancestry Service that includes two Health + Ancestry kits, faster lab processing, overnight shipping, a year […]
I’m not a morning person
[ad_1] I’ve learned this thanks to DNAfit, a company which knows more about me than I do at this point. It has previously examined my genetics to determine my perfect diet and exercise, as well as peering into my blood to help me get healthy. Now, I’ve tested its latest product, a Sleep and Stress […]
Family Tree DNA offers to trade privacy to catch criminals
[ad_1] “When the loved one is a victim of a violent crime, families want answers. There is more DNA available at crime scenes than any other evidence. If you’re one of the millions of people that have taken a DNA test, your help can provide the missing link,” says Smart. Buzzfeed reported in January that […]
23andMe says gene report can detect the risk of type 2 diabetes
[ad_1] The company is partnering with Lark Health to offer the company’s $20 per month AI health coaching service to customers who are at risk of developing diabetes. The report will be available to gene testing kit buyers starting March 11th, 23andMe said. Whether or not it helps is another story. Experts talking to MIT […]