genetic-testing

John S. Dykes The champions of regulation respond that some firms in the direct-to-consumer genetic-testing industry are sometimes much exaggerating the health benefits of genotyping.

Your Genes in an Envelope? More, Please Matt Ridley 2011

After the genetic-testing company 23andMe Inc. launched in 2006, Illumina offered a break for employees who wanted to get a small portion of their genome analyzed.

Obsessed With Genes (Not Jeans), This Teen Analyzes Family DNA Amy Dockser Marcus 2010

So much is still unknown that most experts don't advise consumers to use genetic-testing services to try to understand their risk for complex conditions like alcoholism.

In Search of Alcoholism Genes Melinda Beck 2011

In testimony and interviews, the genetic-testing companies defended their work.

DNA-Test Results Mislead Consumers, Investigators Say 2010

Government investigators also checked a longer list of genetic-testing firms, looking for claims that they over-hyped the medical significance of test results.

DNA-Test Results Mislead Consumers, Investigators Say 2010

The company plans to pursue strategic alternatives for its genetic-testing, diagnostics and pharmaceutical intermediates businesses, with potential options including a sale, spin-out or management buyout.

Genzyme Plans Buyback, to Shed Businesses 2010

Patents for cystic fibrosis genes and ways to detect them are jointly held by several universities, which have allowed broad licensing for genetic-testing purposes.

Gene-Patent Licenses Could Hurt Research, Study Says Amy Dockser Marcus 2010

The next time I go to my local Walgreens, I might pick up some over-the-counter allergy medicine and sunscreen spray — but I will skip the genetic-testing kits scheduled to arrive on store shelves in mid-May.

Should you screen your genes at Walgreens? 2010

Many experts question the motives of commercial genetic-testing companies and worry that consumers won't get accurate information or the counseling they need to interpret or deal with the results.

Inside Information 2010

Investigators sent DNA samples to the four genetic-testing companies and ordered tests that cost between $299 and $999.

DNA-Test Results Mislead Consumers, Investigators Say 2010