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Gedmatch investigating after users’ DNA profile data made available to police
Gedmatch, the DNA analysis site that police used to catch the so-called Golden State Killer, was pulled briefly offline on…
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California Senator proposes tighter regulations on direct-to-consumer genetics testing companies
A state senator in California is introducing legislation designed to provide more direct oversight over direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies. The…
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Ancestry lays off 6% of staff as consumer genetic testing market continues to decline
Excitement in the consumer genetic testing market continues to show signs of slowing down. In the past two weeks layoffs…
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Ancestry.com rejected a police warrant to access user DNA records on a technicality
DNA profiling company Ancestry.com has narrowly avoided complying with a search warrant in Pennsylvania after a search warrant was rejected…
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Prenetics partners with Watsons, one of Asia’s largest personal care retailers, to sell its new consumer DNA tests
Genetics testing startup Prenetics today announced a major new deal for its brand in Asia. The company is partnering with…
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