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An Environmental Scan of Consumer-Initiated Germline Genetic Testing for Health Risks.
Hannah G Kirby et al. Mayo Clin Proc 2023 8 (Posted: Aug 29, 2023 11AM)

From the abstract: "An environmental scan was conducted to identify germline genetic testing companies that offer testing for at least one diagnosable health condition and are available for purchase by consumers in the US market without a visit to one's health care provider. We characterized variability in the content and processes used by 21 companies offering 74 distinct test products that met our inclusion and exclusion criteria. A minority (8 of 21 companies) offered tests that assessed the presence of at least 1 US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tier 1 condition for which detection can impact an individual's clinical care and for which evidence-based guidelines for detection and management exist."

Curious about your cancer risk, or if your child might develop learning disabilities? There’s a genetic test for that—but it may not be accurate
E Prater, Fortune Well, July 2023 (Posted: Aug 18, 2023 8AM)

A new wave of expanded genetics tests is flooding the market—social media feeds, at least—and complicating matters. Some promise to predict the gender of your baby, your child’s predisposition to learning disabilities, how specific medications might interact with your genetics, and even how prone you are to developing ear wax. Not all information provided by such tests is useful or accurate. And not all of the accurate information can be acted upon, experts caution. Often, disease can’t be prevented.

Regulating Direct-to-Consumer Polygenic Risk Scores
JS Sherkow et al, JAMA, August 3, 2023 (Posted: Aug 03, 2023 6PM)

PGSs are available to consumers both through typical direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests, where the consumer provides a genetic sample to be sequenced and analyzed by a company or as pure software, where consumers upload their previously sequenced genetic data to be analyzed. Although the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actively regulates DTCs, many DTC-PGSs evade regulatory scrutiny as general wellness products or unregulated software over which the FDA declines to exercise enforcement.

Assessing the general public's view of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and their interpretation of DTC website disclaimer messages.
Madison Ruehl et al. Eur J Hum Genet 2023 6 (Posted: Jun 20, 2023 7AM)

The general public continues to show increased interest and uptake of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) genetic testing. We conducted an online survey (N?=?405) to assess genetics knowledge, interest, and outcome expectancy of DTC genetic testing before and after exposure to a sample DTC disclaimer message. Increased genetic knowledge and more positive attitudes towards DTC genetic testing were associated with increased self-reported systematic processing of the DTC disclaimer message. Further, self-reported systematic processing of the DTC disclaimer message was associated with greater interest in pursuing DTC genetic testing but did not predict outcome expectancies.

Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
NHGRI, June 2023 Brand (Posted: Jun 05, 2023 10AM)

The Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing (DTC-GT) Project Group of the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics has created a DTC-GT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource designed for the general clinician who may see patients requesting guidance on DTC-GT. This FAQ is intended to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of DTC-GT, the benefits and limitations of these tests and how results of DTC-GT may affect their patients’ health, wellness and medical decision making.

The PrU: development and validation of a measure to assess personal utility of genomic results
E Turbitt et al, Genetics in Medicine, December 12, 2022 (Posted: Dec 12, 2022 9AM)

We used an evidence-based, operational definition of personal utility, with data from a systematic literature review and Delphi survey to build a novel scale. Following piloting with 24 adults, the PrU was administered to healthy adults in a Clinical Sequencing Evidence-Generating Research Consortium (CSER) study after receiving results. We investigated responses using exploratory factor analysis.

A qualitative study exploring the consumer experience of receiving self-initiated polygenic risk scores from a third-party website.
Lowes Kiara et al. European journal of human genetics : EJHG 2022 10 (Posted: Oct 18, 2022 7AM)

Using interpretive description, we developed a theoretical model describing the experience of receiving PRSs in a direct-to-consumer (DTC) context. Dissatisfaction with healthcare was an important motivator for seeking PRS information. Participants described having medical concerns dismissed and experiencing medical distrust, which drove them to self-advocate for their health, which ultimately led them to seek PRSs. Polygenic risk scores were often empowering for participants but could be distressing when PRS information did not align with participants' perceptions of their personal or family histories.

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing in the news: a descriptive analysis.
Basch Corey H et al. Journal of community genetics 2022 10 (Posted: Oct 16, 2022 7AM)

Only 10.0% of online news articles mentioned testing confidentiality and privacy protection. Articles that mentioned?>?5 commercial DTC DNA products more often discussed how DTC DNA testing provides personalized information about health and link to family disease risk and other traits (85.7% vs. 61.1%, p?=?0.02), can lead to the location of family members or ancestors (78.6% vs. 55.63%, p?=?0.03), and that the testing results housed in DNA databases can be utilized by law enforcement to track suspects or their relatives.

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing: an updated systematic review of healthcare professionals’ knowledge and views, and ethical and legal concerns
MF Martins et al, EJHG, October 12, 2022 (Posted: Oct 12, 2022 8AM)

Nineteen new papers were included, along with eight papers from the previous review. There was considerable variation in study participants with differing views, awareness levels, and levels of knowledge about DTC-GT. Genetic counsellors and clinical geneticists generally had more concerns, experience, and knowledge regarding DTC-GT. Ten ethical concerns and four legal concerns were identified. Healthcare professionals’ knowledge and experience of DTC-GT, including awareness of DTC-GT ethical and legal concerns, have only minimally improved since the previous review.

Knowledge and Attitudes about Privacy and Secondary Data Use among African-Americans Using Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing.
Ziegler Emily et al. Public health genomics 2022 9 1-10 (Posted: Sep 29, 2022 8AM)

This study found that African-American consumers of DTC GT had a positive outlook about genetic testing and were open to research and some nonresearch uses, provided that they were able to give informed consent. Participants in this study had little knowledge of company practices regarding secondary uses. Compared to an earlier cohort of European American participants, African-American participants expressed more concerns about medical and law enforcement communities’ use of data and more reference to community engagement.

New Study Shows the Inaccuracy of At-Home Genetic Tests
AE Toland, Oncology Times, July 26, 2021 (Posted: Jul 28, 2021 8AM)

It's easy to understand the appeal of at-home genetic testing. These direct-to-consumer (DTC) tests promise a quick, cheap, and easy alternative to clinical testing labs and a fascinating piece of modern technology. But when people use at-home genetic tests, they expect them to be accurate, and that's not always the case. In fact, a new study sheds more light on this topic, indicating that at-home testing isn't just unreliable, it may be just as likely to yield an inaccurate result as an accurate one.

Direct-to-consumer prenatal testing for multigenic or polygenic disorders: a position statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)
ACMG Board of Directors, Genetics in Medicine, June 28, 2021 (Posted: Jun 28, 2021 7AM)

While the issues surrounding direct-to-consumer testing for monogenic disease or disease caused by copy-number variants are complicated, they are even more complex for disorders that exhibit polygenic inheritance. As a result of increasing data points, the need for interpretation of and counseling about any type of genetic testing regarding these disorders has become exponentially more complex, and in most instances, is not a part of general clinical genetics practice. In this context, the emergence of direct-to-consumer testing for multi/polygenic diseases is particularly troubling.

Direct-to-consumer personal genomic tests need better regulation
O Moneer et al, Nature Medicine, May 20, 2021 (Posted: May 21, 2021 0PM)

Increasingly, data are collected by companies that provide direct-to-consumer personal genomic tests, yet the existing health legislation covering the use of these data is lagging far behind in the USA.In this Comment, we provide an overview of the regulation of genetic data and we highlight major events that illustrate gaps in regulatory oversight.

Consumer Genomic Testing in 2020
WG Feero et al, JAMA, March 19, 202-0 (Posted: Mar 20, 2020 9AM)

This Viewpoint discusses gaps between the growth of direct-to-consumer genomic testing and knowledge about how best to use the information, highlighting the absence of diversity in genetic databases, the scarcity of accompanying genetic counseling, and data security and privacy concerns.

Direct-to-consumer testing: a clinician’s guide
Genomics Education Program, January 2020 (Posted: Feb 23, 2020 0PM)

In the second of this week’s articles on DTC genetic tests, guest author Dr Rachel Horton explains some of the common pitfalls and the key points clinicians need to know.

Consumer genetic testing: expectation and reality
Genomics Education Program, January 2020 (Posted: Feb 23, 2020 0PM)

‘Direct-to-consumer’ (DTC) genetic tests – those available for purchase by any member of the public – continue to grow in popularity. In the first of two articles on the subject, we explore new research that shines a light on the pitfalls of our new favorite pastime.

Why DNA tests are suddenly unpopular
R Molla, VOX, February 2020 (Posted: Feb 21, 2020 9AM)

The Need to Improve the Clinical Utility of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests Either Too Narrow or Too Broad
MK Kilbride et al, JAMA, February 20, 2020 (Posted: Feb 20, 2020 9AM)

Direct to consumer genetic tests lack clinical utility for different reasons. Narrow tests are often incomplete, and only include a limited number of relevant variants.1 Broad tests, by contrast, are concerning because they often include genes for which well-established risk estimates, medical management guidelines, or both may be absent.

Your DNA is a valuable asset, so why give it to ancestry websites for free?
L Spinney, the Guardian, February 2020 (Posted: Feb 17, 2020 10AM)

Genetic Ancestry Testing-What Is It and Why Is It Important
LB Jorde et al, JAMA, February 14, 2020 (Posted: Feb 15, 2020 9AM)

Genetic ancestry testing can provide insights on the geographic origins of an individual’s ancestors, as well as some information that can aid in assessment of risk for some heritable conditions. The accuracy of testing is limited by the migrations and mixing of populations over time. Unexpected findings can have psychosocial consequences.

The Impact of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing on Patient and Provider.
Dinulos Mary Beth Palko et al. Clinics in laboratory medicine 2020 Mar 40(1) 61-67 (Posted: Feb 12, 2020 10AM)

Lessons Learned from Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing.
Petersen Lauren M et al. Clinics in laboratory medicine 2020 Mar 40(1) 83-92 (Posted: Feb 12, 2020 10AM)

Is There A Doctor in The House? Physician-Mediated DTC Genetic Testing
K Stoll, the DNA Exchange, January 16, 2020 (Posted: Jan 17, 2020 8AM)

What does the movement towards a growing number of these types of DTC testing options mean for the field of medical genetics? Perhaps people will have greater access to genetic testing. But will the information received through these tests improve people’s health? Or will they lead to people receiving inaccurate, incomplete or misunderstood information?

Consumer genetic testing: What do you get for your money?
D Garde, Stat News, January 14, 2020 (Posted: Jan 15, 2020 8AM)

Companies offer a wide range of services, such as decoding ancestry and predicting disease risk. But we still don’t know what a lot of the human genome is for — so even though you’ll get a bunch of data, it might not actually be that useful as of yet.

Introducing the Personal Genomics Podcast
NCI, January 2020 Brand (Posted: Jan 08, 2020 8AM)

The Personal Genomics podcast will bring you researchers’ voices as they describe the funny, intimate, and consequential moments of their lives that are usually left out of scientific publications. And if you’re a researcher, we hope you’ll consider sharing your story, too.

Opening Pandora’s Box of a family’s medical secrets: ‘As hard as it is knowing, not knowing is much worse’
A Keshner, Market Watch, January 2020 (Posted: Jan 04, 2020 2PM)

Such results can unleash all sorts of difficult medical questions about further verification, treatment and possible surgery. Those same results can also force personal dilemmas: With whom should users share surprising or unwelcome medical results? And how do they break such news?

Be Ready to Talk With Parents About Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
EW CLayton, JAMA Pediatrics, December 30, 2019 (Posted: Dec 31, 2019 9AM)

Perhaps this has already happened to you. You are seeing a school-aged girl for general health maintenance, and her parents say, “We had our child tested by 23andMe and found that she is at risk for developing HFE-related hemochromatosis. What should we do?”

Why The Pentagon Is Warning US Military Not To Use Recreational Genetic Test Kits
E Matloff, Forbes, December 27, 2019 (Posted: Dec 29, 2019 8AM)

For years, many of us in the genetics community have strongly suggested that consumers think long and hard before ordering recreational genetic test kits for Christmas – or any other occasion.

Should You Take a Direct-to-Consumer DNA Test?
L Konkel, UCSF, December 2019 (Posted: Dec 27, 2019 5PM)

Many of these tests are geared more toward entertainment than clinical use. They report heritable traits like cheek dimples, earlobe type, and eye color, which may be fun but are not clinically important. They can also offer clues about disease risk, but such information is just a starting point.

Pentagon Warns Military Personnel Against At-Home DNA Tests
H Murphy et al, NY Times, December 2019 (Posted: Dec 25, 2019 0PM)

The tests, from companies have become popular holiday gifts, but the military is warning service members of risks to their careers.In an internal memo, Pentagon leadership has urged military personnel not to take mail-in DNA tests, warning that they create security risks, are unreliable and could negatively affect service members’ careers.

What Does It Mean When Everyone Can Get Their DNA Sequenced?
K Miller, Discover, December 22, 2019 (Posted: Dec 23, 2019 3PM)

DTC companies don’t conduct clinical testing, so their labs don’t have to meet the same strict federal standards as medical facilities. The companies typically post disclaimers stating that their products are not for medical use. Yet more and more patients are asking physicians for advice based on DTC test results, leading doctors into largely uncharted territory.

What You’re Unwrapping When You Get a DNA Test for Christmas
H Murphy, NY Times, December 22, 2019 (Posted: Dec 22, 2019 6PM)

So what do these developments mean for that DNA kit sitting under your Christmas tree? Men’s Journal calls them “one of the hottest gifting ideas,” and US Weekly promises that “they’re going to love it, no matter how tough of a critic they are.” But is using one of these kits also opening the door to letting the police use your DNA to arrest your cousin?

Should You Give the Gift of a Genetic Testing Kit?
C Roberts, Consumer Reports, December 2019 (Posted: Dec 17, 2019 6AM)

If you’ve been searching for holiday gifts for friends and family, you might have considered the possibility of getting someone a direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing kit—the kind where you spit into a tube, mail it off, and receive insights about your relatives, your ancestry, and even your health.

We’re Living In The DNA Future, But It’s Not The One We Were Promised
P Aldhous, Buzzfeed, December 11, 2019 (Posted: Dec 12, 2019 8AM)

But in reality, the 2010s would be when genetics got social. As the decade comes to a close, few of us have discussed our genes with our doctors, but millions of us have uploaded our DNA profiles to online databases to fill in the details of our family trees, explore our ethnic roots, and find people who share overlapping sequences of DNA.

Consumer (dis-)interest in Genetic Ancestry Testing: The roles of race, immigration, and ancestral certainty.
Horowitz Adam L et al. New genetics and society 2019 38(2) 165-194 (Posted: Dec 11, 2019 9AM)

A Reporter Took DNA Tests in the U.S. and China. The Results Left Her Worried
KA Ha, et al, Bloomberg, November 30, 2019 (Posted: Dec 02, 2019 8AM)

Spitting into the plastic test tube, I felt nervous. I was offering up a piece of myself for decoding, and it reminded me of a visit to a fortune teller when I was 21. Then, I offered the palm of my hand in a bid to divine what fate had planned for me. Now, it was DNA, with my saliva destined for a laboratory in China.

Are providers prepared for genomic medicine: interpretation of Direct-to-Consumer genetic testing (DTC-GT) results and genetic self-efficacy by medical professionals
BMC Health Services Research, November 25, 2019 (Posted: Nov 27, 2019 5AM)

In this national survey, specialists remain the best group to assist patients with DTC-GT, however, primary care providers may still provide accurate interpretation of test results when specialists are unavailable.

At-Home DNA Tests Still Need the ‘Human Touch,’ Say Panelists at Genomics Roundtable Workshop
NS Miceli, ASEM workshop, November 13, 2019 (Posted: Nov 14, 2019 8AM)

Direct to consumer genetic tests still need the "human touch': @NASEM_Health workshop speakers recognize the challenges of integrating consumer genomics data into clinical care.

GPs are advised to ignore genetic test results that have no clinical basis
E Mahase, BMJ, November 2019 (Posted: Nov 07, 2019 8AM)

GPs should “not take at face value, or attempt to interpret” reports from direct to consumer genetic tests, according to the Royal College of General Practitioners. The college warned that there is a “very high chance of false positive or false negative results” from DTC genetic tests and “significant costs in confirming (or more often refuting)” the results.

Position Statement on Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing
Royal College of General Practitioners, November 2019 (Posted: Nov 07, 2019 7AM)

Testing for Honesty
L Schlager, Cure, October 2019 (Posted: Oct 28, 2019 2PM)

There is a flood of information about genetic tests for cancer risk being offered in the media and even at senior centers, churches and community fairs. If these promotions have caught your attention, consider some key facts before you pursue genetic testing.

Public reactions to direct-to-consumer genetic health tests: A comparison across the US, UK, Japan and Australia
J Charbonneau et al, EJHG, October 23, 2019 (Posted: Oct 24, 2019 8AM)

little is known about how the general public view and might engage DTCGT outside traditional health care systems. This is first empirical study to investigate general public views across four countries, each at different stages of market development. US (n?=?1000), UK (n?=?1014), Japanese (n?=?1018) and Australian (n?=?1000)

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing
R Horton et al, BMJ, October 16, 2019 (Posted: Oct 17, 2019 9AM)

Finding a “health risk” via DTC genetic testing often does not mean that a patient will develop the health problem in question. DTC genetic tests might report false positives. “Reassuring” results from DTC tests might be false negatives.If your patient meets criteria for referral to clinical genetics, refer regardless of the results of their DTC genetic test.

Exploring the Current Landscape of Consumer Genomics - A Workshop
NASEM workshop, October 29, 2019 (Posted: Sep 30, 2019 9AM)

The Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health will host a public workshop on October 29, 2019 to explore the current landscape of consumer genomics and implications for how genetic test information is used or may be used in research and clinical care. Discussions include topics such as health literacy and engagement, knowledge gaps and data privacy concerns.

FDA warns testing companies: Don’t tell patients how their DNA influences response to specific drugs
R Robbins, Stat News, August 28, 2019 (Posted: Aug 29, 2019 8AM)

Amid a boom in genetic testing that aims to predict a person’s response to medication, the Food and Drug Administration has been quietly pressuring a handful of companies to stop reporting results to patients about how their genes may interact with specific drugs. The agency’s concern? That unsupported claims about gene-drug links could be dangerous.

Illumina is uncertain about the future strength of DTC genetic testing
Z Hendrickson, Business Insider, August 27, 2019 (Posted: Aug 29, 2019 8AM)

Consumer DNA testing has hit a lull — here’s how it could capture the next wave of users
C Farr, CNBC, August 25, 2019 (Posted: Aug 26, 2019 9AM)

Sales of consumer-focused DNA tests are down this year. One explanation is that companies have simply run out of users who were already interested in learning about their health and family history. A broader issue is that the ultimate medical value is still really unproven.

Genetic Testing Unleashed: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
E Matloff, Forbes, August 20, 2019 (Posted: Aug 23, 2019 9AM)

A writer shared her story about getting frightening genetic results online. The response was surprising
R Robbins, Stat News, August 19, 2019 (Posted: Aug 20, 2019 9AM)

The company considers these results to be sensitive because they can be very, very serious. So when I clicked the link in the email, it took me to a tutorial to see what I was going to get. But I think like most people, I did not expect bad news so I just sort of clicked through it. When I got to the other end of the tutorial it showed that I had the BRCA1 mutation

23andMe had devastating news about my health. I wish it hadn’t come by email
D Pomeranz, Stat News, August 8, 2019 (Posted: Aug 08, 2019 8AM)

Last summer, I thought it might be fun to have my DNA analyzed. Two companies had popped up again and again in my social feeds, so I decided to join the party and see if I could blame my penchant for salty food on my genes. And as a journalist, I was just naturally curious

Mail-in DNA test results bring surprises about family history for many users
N Graf, Pew Research Center, August 6, 2019 (Posted: Aug 07, 2019 8AM)

About one-in-seven U.S. adults (15%) say they have ever used a mail-in DNA testing service. The vast majority of those who have done so (87%) say they wanted to learn more about where their family came from. About a third say they did so to get information about their health or family medical history.

From ancestry to health traits – how do I know if genetic testing may be right for me?
S Rosen, Mayo clinic Individualized Health Blog, July 2019 (Posted: Aug 06, 2019 8AM)

Some genetic tests inform you about your ancestry. Other tests provide you with information about your disease risk, health traits, response to medication, or if you carry a genetic change that could impact the health of your children. Selecting the right genetic test depends on your specific interests and how you intend to use the results.

The Lowdown on At-Home DNA Testing, According to Genetic Counselors
D Smith, Elemental, August 2019 (Posted: Aug 03, 2019 4PM)

More than 26 million people have taken an at-home DNA test. Most use these tests to find out more about their family tree, but genetic testing companies are also claiming they can provide customers with sensitive health information that previously would have come from their doctors

Senior doctors call for crackdown on home genetic testing kits
H Devlin, the Guardian, July 21, 2019 (Posted: Jul 22, 2019 8AM)

Senior doctors have called for a crackdown on consumer genetic tests, following an influx of patients who have been wrongly told they are carrying dangerous mutations linked to cancer or other devastating conditions. Some women have been incorrectly informed by companies that they have faulty BRCA genes, which convey a high risk of breast and ovarian cancers.

Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Home DNA Tests for Health Information-For crucial information, it's best to work with a physician or genetic counselor
L Seegert, Next Ave, July 8, 2019 (Posted: Jul 08, 2019 3PM)

Consistency of Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing Results Among Identical Twins.
Huml Anne M et al. The American journal of medicine 2019 Jun (Posted: Jun 19, 2019 9AM)

Third-Party Genetic Interpretation Tools: A Mixed-Methods Study of Consumer Motivation and Behavior
SC Nelson et al, AJHG< June 13, 2019 (Posted: Jun 13, 2019 2PM)

Primary Care Physicians' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experience with Personal Genetic Testing.
Haga Susanne B et al. Journal of personalized medicine 2019 May 9(2) (Posted: Jun 05, 2019 9AM)

The spurious, questionable science behind DNA testing kits
A Katwala, Wired UK, May 2019 (Posted: Jun 03, 2019 8AM)

Emergence of Hybrid Models of Genetic Testing Beyond Direct-to-Consumer or Traditional Labs.
Phillips Kathryn A et al. JAMA 2019 May (Posted: Jun 03, 2019 8AM)

Peeking at Your Genes Can Raise Red Flags for Life Insurers
A Alexander, Bloomberg News, May 15, 2019 (Posted: May 17, 2019 7AM)

Will an At-home DNA Test Tell Me What I Want to Know?
b Kirkpatrick, NSGC Blog, May 14, 2019 (Posted: May 15, 2019 7AM)

How Much Does DNA Change Our Life Story? As my father lay dying, we decided to find out.
K Brown, NY Times, May 11, 2019 (Posted: May 12, 2019 2PM)

Cases in Precision Medicine: When Patients Present With Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Test Results
MG Artin, Annals Int Medicine, April 30, 2019 (Posted: Apr 30, 2019 1PM)

Next act in genomics: the consumer orders
K Titus, CAP Today, April 2019 (Posted: Apr 26, 2019 9AM)

Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing and Potential Loopholes in Protecting Consumer Privacy and Nondiscrimination
RM Hendircks-Sturrup et al, JAMA< April 18, 2019 (Posted: Apr 19, 2019 8AM)

What DNA ancestry tests can — and can’t — tell you
Vox, YouTube video, April 16, 2019 (Posted: Apr 17, 2019 2PM)

Don’t Count on 23andMe to Detect Most Breast Cancer Risks, Study Warns
H Murphy, NY Times, April 15, 2019 (Posted: Apr 17, 2019 8AM)

A DNA testing site turned this woman from an only child to one of 30 siblings
M Holcombe, CNN, April 4, 2019 (Posted: Apr 04, 2019 10AM)

The U.S. May Soon Have a De Facto National DNA Database
N Ram, future tense, March 2019 (Posted: Apr 04, 2019 10AM)

Bringing Genetics Home.
et al. Cell 2019 Mar (1) 20-23 (Posted: Mar 23, 2019 9AM)

A New Wave of Genomics for All.
Crow Diana et al. Cell 2019 Mar (1) 5-7 (Posted: Mar 23, 2019 9AM)

My life may have been saved this week
M Hancock, The Times, UK< March 20, 2019 (Posted: Mar 21, 2019 8AM)

Website to poke fun at DNA testing — and it's hilarious
C Farr, CNBC, March 18, 2019 (Posted: Mar 20, 2019 8AM)

Bridging the Gap Between Direct-to-Consumer Testing and Medical-Grade Genetic Testing-- he One-Stop Solution Will Allow Direct-to-Consumer Kit Users to Confirm Their Hereditary Cancer ResultsT
PRB web, March 18, 2019 (Posted: Mar 19, 2019 7AM)

You Share Your Genetic Data at Your Own Risk- But how can we better inform people about those risks?
B Berkman, Slate, March 15, 2019 (Posted: Mar 17, 2019 4PM)

Switched at Birth revealed 75 years later
E Haskins, The Courier, March 10, 2019 (Posted: Mar 11, 2019 9AM)

23andMe Offers New Genetic Report on Type 2 Diabetes
23andme blog, March 10, 2019 (Posted: Mar 11, 2019 9AM)

23andMe Offers a New Report on Familial Hypercholesterolemia
23andme, February 23, 2019 (Posted: Feb 22, 2019 0PM)

A Mother Learns the Identity of Her Child’s Grandmother. A Sperm Bank Threatens to Sue
J Mroz, NY Times, February 16, 2019 (Posted: Feb 16, 2019 0PM)

More than 26 million people have taken an at-home ancestry test- The genetic genie is out of the bottle and is not going back.
A Regalado, MIT Tech Review, February 11, 2019 (Posted: Feb 12, 2019 9AM)

Practical and Ethical Considerations of Using Personal DNA Tests with Middle-School-Aged Learners
EA Wright et al, AJHG, February 7, 2019 (Posted: Feb 08, 2019 9AM)

What to Do When a Patient Brings in Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Test Results for Your Review,
by Elle T. Matloff, Oncology Nursing News, February 4, 2019 (Posted: Feb 06, 2019 11AM)

Empowering Consumers: The genetic testing company rebuts an editorial’s criticisms of its health test.
A Wojcicki, New York Times, February 5, 2019 (Posted: Feb 06, 2019 8AM)

Why You Should Be Careful About 23andMe’s Health Test
New York Times editorial, February 1, 2019 (Posted: Feb 02, 2019 0PM)

a New Genetic Cancer Test. But the Results Don't Tell You the Whole Story
J Dupray, Time, January 2019 (Posted: Jan 28, 2019 8AM)

NHS to sell DNA tests to healthy people in push to find new treatments
The Guardian, January 25, 2019 (Posted: Jan 28, 2019 7AM)

Australians’ views and experience of personal genomic testing: survey findings from the Genioz study
J Savard et al, EJHG, January 21, 2019 (Posted: Jan 22, 2019 9AM)

23andMe is offering pharmacogenetic testing, but is it any good?
Precision Medicine Advisors, January 16, 2019 (Posted: Jan 17, 2019 0PM)

Genetic testing is the future of healthcare, but many experts say companies like 23andMe are doing more harm than good
E Brodwin, Business Insider, January 7, 2019 (Posted: Jan 12, 2019 3PM)

23andMe Will Add Weight-Loss Advice to Its DNA-Testing Services
KV Brown, Bloomberg, January 8, 2019 (Posted: Jan 08, 2019 2PM)

Would a DNA test help you stick to your diet?
SE Richards, LA Times, December 29, 2018 (Posted: Jan 03, 2019 10AM)

Good News If You Receive A DNA Kit From Santa
E Matloff, Forbes, December 21, 2018 (Posted: Dec 24, 2018 10AM)

Surprise DNA Results Are Turning Customer-Service Reps Into Therapists
KV Brown, Bloomberg, December 19, 2018 (Posted: Dec 19, 2018 9AM)

What Happens When You’re Convinced You Have Bad Genes- DNA tests can have a placebo effect
S Zhang, the Atlantic, December 13, 2018 (Posted: Dec 14, 2018 8AM)

Studying Personal Genomics: Expanding the Pool
R Green, Genomes 2 People blog, November 2018 (Posted: Dec 06, 2018 7PM)

Should Your List To Santa Include Ancestry Testing? Advice From A Genetic Counselor
E Matloff, Forbes, December 1, 2018 (Posted: Dec 02, 2018 10AM)

Sigrid Johnson Was Black. A DNA Test Said She Wasn’t.
R Padawer, New York Times, November 19, 2018 (Posted: Nov 21, 2018 0PM)

Genetics Start-Up Wants to Sequence People’s Genomes for Free
K Weintrob, Scientific American, November 2018 (Posted: Nov 18, 2018 9AM)

Direct-to-Consumer Tests with Marketing Authorization
FDA, 2018 (Posted: Nov 12, 2018 7PM)

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