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23andMe is keeping up with its practice of introducing new carrier status reports into its portfolio, bringing the total number to 43 (44 next month). This latest report will inform you about your carrier status for familial hyperinsulinism caused by three variants in the ABCC8 gene. Read this article for more information.
A genome-wide association study published in Nature Communications might finally give us the underlying cause of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) or severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The study was aided by all the participants in 23andMe’s research projects and might lead to successful treatment options for HG. Read this article for more information.
23andMe just received the green light from the FDA to launch its genetic test for cancer risk that examines three variations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes commonly associated with hereditary ovarian, breast, and prostate cancers. This is a revolutionary decision since no direct-to-customer cancer test ever got FDA-approved before. Learn more in our latest article.
23andMe has started releasing its latest service update that will add 120 new regions to its Ancestry Composition, making the final report a lot more accurate by pinpointing the exact locations of your recent ancestry. Read our dedicated post to learn more about the upcoming update and how it will affect the existing service and its components.
23andMe started a revolutionary, never-before-attempted genetic weight loss study that will help the company learn more about genetic variants in charge of weight loss and the overall effectiveness of utilizing various dieting and exercising methods to lose weight. Learn all about the study and participating prerequisites in this dedicated article.
The overall security level of your personal information is just as important as the service quality itself. 23andMe is one of the most popular ancestry DNA testing services on the market and we are investigating whether its privacy policy is worthy of this title. Read our dedicated post to learn all about its data-handling practices.
23andMe is a famous ancestry + health DNA testing provider that follows the modern direct-to-customer business model. The company opted for this approach in order to bring complicated DNA testing procedures closer to the general public. Read this post to learn more about the company’s business approach and testing process.
Apart from its well-known ancestry DNA test, 23andMe also offers a health-related report informing you of your genetic predispositions for numerous diseases and conditions as well as your carrier status for some of the most dangerous genetic mutations. Read our detailed guide for a complete list of diseases 23andMe screens for with every test.
Even though 23andMe was founded way back in 2006, some people are still skeptical when it comes to its at-home ancestry DNA testing approach. Read our comprehensive and detailed blueprint of 23andMe’s pros and cons in order to properly grasp all the potential benefits of exploring your genetic makeup and ancestral lines with this company.
23andMe is one of the most popular ancestry DNA testing services in the world. It’s also one of the best in the field, offering a health-related genetic report on top of results showing your genetic origins. Read our latest blog post to learn all about the service provided by the company and whether the final report justifies the pricing policy.