Clinical trial explores whether a genetic test can improve early detection of prostate cancer

A genetic test developed by researchers at Broad Clinical Labs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now ...

Genetic testing in sports: Fairness, human rights and the law

Testing the biological sex of an athlete is becoming more common in sport, with governing bodies defending the practice as ...

Is The Galleri Cancer Test Worth It? A Doctor Explains

Is the Galleri multi-cancer blood test worth it? A doctor explains real-world performance data and explains why no major ...
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She took a DNA test and found out her dad's not her biological father, she's donor-conceived

At 30 years old, TikToker @panicatthegenepool found out that the dad she grew up with is not her biological father and that ...

This easy-to-get blood test can help detect cancer before symptoms appear

When it comes to cancer, waiting for symptoms may soon be old news. Telehealth company Hims & Hers began offering a blood ...

The discovery of DNA started with this overlooked scientist

In 1869, Swiss scientist Friedrich Miescher isolated a mysterious substance from cell nuclei—an overlooked finding that would ...

DNA From Ice Age Skeletons Solves a Medical Mystery That Puzzled Scientists for Decades

Scientists analyzing ancient DNA from a 12,000-year-old double burial in southern Italy uncovered genetic evidence of a rare inherited growth disorder in two closely related prehistoric individuals. A ...

Imane Khelif opens up on ‘natural’ male gene while agreeing to undergo testing for 2028 Olympics

Polarizing boxer Imane Khelif provided context on her biological makeup after becoming the central figure in a debate about transgender athletes during the 2024 Olympics. Khelif, an Algerian who won a ...