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This illustration shows a saliva collection kit for DNA testing displayed in Washington, D.C., on December 19th, 2018.

Social Justice

Genetic Tests Like 23andMe Promise the Moon and Stars—but What Can They Actually Tell Us?

The darker side of DNA tests reveals itself when a company overpromises their diagnostic abilities, providing an avenue for people to seek astrology-style answers to questions that should be addressed by medical experts.

Jane Hu

News in Brief

The FDA Now Trusts You With Your Own Genetic Information

Before one of her pregnancies, my wife took a genetic test to find out if she was a…

Michael White

Social Justice

Privacy Not Included: Federal Law Lags Way Behind New Health-Care Technology

The federal privacy law known as HIPAA doesn’t cover home paternity tests, fitness trackers, or health apps. When a Florida woman complained after seeing the paternity test results of thousands of people online, federal regulators told her they didn’t have jurisdiction.

Charles Ornstein