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www.theguardian.com
12 hours ago
OMG science

Scientists develop cheap and quick spit test for prostate cancer

A saliva-based DNA test for prostate cancer could revolutionize early detection and reduce unnecessary treatments. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Medicine

A New Test Predicts Who Will Benefit Most from Weight-Loss Drugs

Genetic test MyPhenome can predict response to weight-loss drug semaglutide with 75% accuracy, categorizing people into four types of weight gain. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Wellness

How to Talk to Your Family About Their Heart Health History

HOCM is a common genetic heart disease impacting 1 in 500 people.
Genetic testing can help identify HOCM and other heritable heart conditions, prompting early screening for family members. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Medicine

Pregnant at 35: The start of "advanced maternal age" shouldn't be feared

35-year-olds show better prenatal outcomes than slightly younger individuals.
New ACOG guidelines recommend considering pregnancy risks in five-year age groups instead of one big advanced maternal age group. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

New GHOST SHARK with feathery fins discovered 2,500 feet under the sea

Scientists discovered new ghost shark species near Phuket, Thailand after genetic testing.
The new species has distinct features like black, feathery fins and gigantic green eyes. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
2 months ago
Health

Olivia Munn Was Diagnosed With Luminal B Breast Cancer - Here's What That Means

Luminal B breast cancer is more common in patients under 50.
Factors like family history, dense breasts, late childbirth, no children, late menopause, and early period can increase breast cancer risk. [ more ]
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www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

'It scared the hell out of me,' says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe | CBC News

A proposed class-action lawsuit against 23andMe is expected to include more people in Canada after the company revealed a data breach affecting millions of customers.
The breach exposed delicate personal data, including birth year, geographic location, health information, and DNA profiles.
Experts warn that data breaches like this serve as a warning to individuals considering sharing their sensitive genetic information with testing companies. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

'It scared the hell out of me,' says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe | CBC News

A proposed class-action lawsuit against 23andMe is expected to include more people in Canada after the company revealed a data breach affecting millions of customers.
The breach exposed delicate personal data, including birth year, geographic location, health information, and DNA profiles.
Experts warn that data breaches like this serve as a warning to individuals considering sharing their sensitive genetic information with testing companies. [ more ]
AdExchanger
6 months ago
Marketing

23andMe Wants To Make CTV Part Of Its DNA | AdExchanger

23andMe launches campaign to raise awareness about its health services
The campaign features testimonials from users who discovered health issues through genetic testing
23andMe targets new users through surveys and audience profiling [ more ]
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www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

'It scared the hell out of me,' says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe | CBC News

A proposed class-action lawsuit against 23andMe is expected to include more people in Canada after the company revealed a data breach affecting millions of customers.
The breach exposed delicate personal data, including birth year, geographic location, health information, and DNA profiles.
Experts warn that data breaches like this serve as a warning to individuals considering sharing their sensitive genetic information with testing companies. [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

23andMe admits hackers accessed 6.9 million users' DNA Relatives data

A recent breach at 23andMe leaked data belonging to 6.9 million users
The breach affected around 5.5 million users with DNA Relatives enabled and 1.4 million people with family tree profiles accessed [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

23andMe admits hackers accessed 6.9 million users' DNA Relatives data

A recent breach at 23andMe leaked data belonging to 6.9 million users
The breach affected around 5.5 million users with DNA Relatives enabled and 1.4 million people with family tree profiles accessed [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Information security

23andMe admits hackers accessed 6.9 million users' DNA Relatives data

A recent breach at 23andMe leaked data belonging to 6.9 million users
The breach affected around 5.5 million users with DNA Relatives enabled and 1.4 million people with family tree profiles accessed [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers access profiles of nearly 7 million 23andMe customers

A hacker or hackers have accessed nearly seven million profiles of 23andMe customers, including users' ancestry reports and other personal information.
The hackers were able to access 5.5 million profiles that use the DNA Relatives feature and a subset of family tree information on 1.4 million DNA Relatives profiles. [ more ]
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