genetic testing
"I ruined my family"—A Christmas gift that changed 3 lives forever
When Shelby bought her mom a DNA kit, the results were shocking. Newsweek spoke to three women whose families were transformed by the technology.
Man Arrested After DNA Links Him to 20-Year-Old Rape Case
Decades after a woman was raped inside her own home, Ohio police arrested a man they believe to be the culprit because a recent DNA match tied him to a 1999 rape kit.
Florida Man Gets 10 Years for Role in $3.3 Million Genetic Testing Scheme
Scott was found guilty of falsely telling Medicare beneficiaries that the federal healthcare program would pay for expensive genetic tests that could cost up to $6,000.
Fake Genetic Testing Result Scheme Results In $2.1 Billion in Medicaid Loss
A fraudulent cancer screening system resulted in Medicare being being billed for over $2.1 billion in unnecessary costs, and, with 35 arrested, has become the "largest health care scam ever" according to the government.
Precision Medicine Costs a Fortune but Could Save Money Later On
Expert Michael Caligiuri on who's going to make money on the coming cancer treatments
How a War Orphan Reunited With Family After 70 Years
He was evacuated from Spain to Belgium in 1939 during the Spanish Civil War, and had no memory of his former life.
Why Do Siberian Huskies Have Blue Eyes?
Scientists studied the DNA of thousands of dogs to find the answer.
China Will Use Genetic Tests to Select Olympic Athletes
"The selection of an athlete today is largely based on a coach or coaches' experience…even the best coach makes [a] mistake," a government researcher said.
FDA Approves First At-Home Gene Test for Breast Cancer
Women can now test themselves for three mutations without a doctor's approval.
Friends United As Brothers Thanks To DNA Test
Two childhood pals received the ultimate Christmas gift.
Breast Cancer Researchers Look to Canada for Answers
Everyone in Canada could get screened, for a price.
'Ginger Gene' Makes People Look Younger Than They Are
A study showed perceptions of aging were linked to the gene.
23andMe Will Resume Providing Health Information
The FDA has given authorization to the Silicon Valley startup to market its home genetic test.
The FDA Doesn't Want You to Unzip Your Genes
The agency's frosty warning letter to 23andMe might halt the company's DIY genetic tests.