Advanced DNA testing using genealogy databases could take weeks or months to identify Nancy Guthrie's abductor after initial FBI database search failed.

In the SURE bill submitted on February 19, the justice minister plans to introduce an article that would, in particular, allow 'the use of genetic genealogy' in certain cases. These DNA samples come from 'recreational' tests offered by companies over the internet.

Live Science spoke with a bioethicist and sociologist about emerging genomic technologies, including those that enable parents to "score" and "select" IVF embryos.

In response, Vermont lawmakers are considering a consumer protection bill that would regulate how genetic testing companies collect, use and share Vermonters’ data. An amended version of the bill was voted out of the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development on Feb. 19.

We wanted to see if Ancestry can actually reveal a person’s family history and what records were available in its database, so we put it to the test.

I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t even know existed or reveal genetic risks for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While genetic testing is not outright illegal in Israel, there are significant legal restrictions that limit access to DNA tests. In August 2024, a rumor spread on social media that ...