Category: Dna Testing

Ancestry lays off 100 employees as DNA test demand dwindles

[ad_1] Ancestry chief Margo Georgiadis touched upon one of the reasons for the company’s shrinking sales in her blog post: most early adopters have already entered the category. Another possible reason is that people are becoming more concerned about the privacy implications of taking DNA tests and then sharing their genetic information. Authorities have started […]

Pentagon tells military personnel to avoid commercial DNA tests

[ad_1] The Department of Defense likely released the memo just before Christmas, since purchasable DNA test kits are now seen as some sort of hot gift items for the holidays. In addition, the memo notes DNA test companies have been targeting military members with discounts. Pentagon spokesperson Cmdr. Sean Robertson has confirmed to The New […]

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 […]

Taylor Swift and Spotify are… best friends?

[ad_1] Taylor Swift is getting friendly with Spotify ahead of her new album, ‘Lover.’ Times have changed.Tim Ingham,Music Business Worldwide Not too long ago, Taylor Swift shook off Spotify, pulling her entire catalog from the service and slamming music streaming as “a grand experiment.” Nearly five years later, amid a huge blow up with her […]