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Billy Idol's Secret Son Not a Shock Because He Had 'Sex With a Million People'

Billy Idol discovered he has a long-lost son, Brant, through 23andMe, a revelation connected to his adventurous past.

fromPsychology Today

Are You on the Right Antidepressant?

Precision medicine through genetic testing can effectively guide antidepressant treatment, reducing reliance on trial and error.

Understanding the unique needs of depression patients is critical for effective treatment.

fromBusiness Matters

The Future of Personalised Products: From Nutrition to Genetics

Personalized vitamins and skincare products, tailored to individual genetic profiles, significantly improve health outcomes.

Genetic testing is now affordable and quick, prompting a shift in supplement and beauty industries.

Artificial intelligence

fromFast Company

AI is Bringing New Hope to the Undiagnosed

AI is revolutionizing the diagnosis of complex diseases by enhancing efficiency and speed in interpreting genetic data.

EU data protection

fromwww.nytimes.com

23andMe Customers Did Not Expect Their DNA Data Would Be Sold, Lawsuit Claims

Twenty-seven states and D.C. have sued 23andMe over the sale of customer DNA data without consent.

Genetics testing startup Nucleus Genomics criticized for its embryo product: 'Makes me so nauseous' | TechCrunch

Nucleus Genomics' controversial genetic testing product allows parents to select embryos based on both health risks and desired traits, raising ethical concerns.

fromThe Atlantic

OMG science

Aspiring Parents Have a New DNA Test to Obsess Over

Growth hacking

fromTechCrunch

Genetics testing startup Nucleus Genomics criticized for its embryo product: 'Makes me so nauseous' | TechCrunch

Nucleus Genomics' controversial genetic testing product allows parents to select embryos based on both health risks and desired traits, raising ethical concerns.

fromThe Atlantic

OMG science

Aspiring Parents Have a New DNA Test to Obsess Over

Cancer

New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts

Growth hacking

Brain tumour diagnosis could be made within hours, say researchers

Cancer

fromwww.bbc.com

New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts

A revolutionary method reduces brain tumour diagnosis time from weeks to hours, enhancing patient care.

Growth hacking

Brain tumour diagnosis could be made within hours, say researchers

A new diagnostic method for brain tumours may reduce treatment waiting times from weeks to hours.

more#brain-tumours

fromwww.ocregister.com

Biotech company Regeneron buying 23andMe for $256 million

Regeneron acquires 23andMe for $256 million following its bankruptcy filing, aiming to enhance genetic insights while ensuring user privacy.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Regeneron buys 23andMe for $256m after bankruptcy

Regeneron's acquisition of 23andMe raises significant privacy concerns regarding the genetic data of millions of customers.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Biotechnology company Regeneron buying bankrupt 23andMe for $256M

Regeneron's acquisition is aimed at enhancing 23andMe's mission of helping individuals understand their DNA, while ensuring compliance with privacy protocols.

Marketing tech

#pharmaceuticals

fromTechCrunch

Marketing tech

Pharma giant Regeneron to buy 23andMe and its customers' data for $256M | TechCrunch

Bankrupt DNA testing firm 23andMe to be purchased for $256m

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is acquiring 23andMe for $256 million amidst bankruptcy proceedings, focusing on customer data protection.

fromTechCrunch

Marketing tech

Pharma giant Regeneron to buy 23andMe and its customers' data for $256M | TechCrunch

Bankrupt DNA testing firm 23andMe to be purchased for $256m

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is acquiring 23andMe for $256 million amidst bankruptcy proceedings, focusing on customer data protection.

Bankrupt DNA testing company 23andMe to be bought by Regeneron | CBC News

Regeneron acquires 23andMe for $256 million amid bankruptcy proceedings.

The acquisition promises compliance with customer data privacy regulations.

Huntington's Disease: 'There's been so much progress in terms of scientific research - we've been bringing it out of the shadows'

Charles Sabine advocates for Huntington's disease awareness after learning about his father's diagnosis and his own risk for the disorder.

'I went for a life-saving hysterectomy after getting genetically tested for my cancer risk'

"It was a distant relative reaching out to inform me about the BRCA1 gene that ultimately led our family to consider genetic testing, potentially saving lives."

Cancer

SF parents

fromPortlandTribune.com

Be APOL1 Aware and Understand How Genes Impact Kidney Health

Emani McConnell-Brent's senior year included a shocking kidney disease diagnosis, highlighting the impact of health changes during adolescence.

fromNature

Whole-genome sequencing susses out rare diseases

Whole-genome sequencing offers a more comprehensive solution for diagnosing rare genetic diseases than traditional exome sequencing.

fromElvis Duran

NYC Helicopter Crash, Pharmacist Hacks Computers to Stalk Coworkers, Influe | Elvis Duran and the Morning Show | Elvis Duran

This weekâs episode kicks off with a powerful story about an influencer who discovered his cancer through his baby's genetic testing, highlighting the unforeseen impacts of genetic health information.

Podcast

EU data protection

fromArs Technica

FTC: 23andMe buyer must honor firm's privacy promises for genetic data

FTC monitors 23andMe's bankruptcy due to privacy risks over customer genetic data.

#bankruptcy

fromwww.mercurynews.com

23andMe's rise and fall, in four charts

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid declining revenues and consumer data privacy concerns.

fromITPro

Privacy professionals

Millions of 23andMe users' genetic data could be up for grabs - and experts worry it's a looming privacy nightmare

fromwww.mercurynews.com

23andMe's rise and fall, in four charts

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid declining revenues and consumer data privacy concerns.

Privacy professionals

fromITPro

Millions of 23andMe users' genetic data could be up for grabs - and experts worry it's a looming privacy nightmare

23andMe files for bankruptcy protection, raising concerns about the future of the company and its customers' data.

more#bankruptcy

Luke O'Neill: I sent my saliva to 23andMe and got some interesting genetic results. So did 15 million other people - so why is the company in trouble?

Many Irish people are using DNA testing services like 23andMe to uncover their ancestry and health risks, resulting in surprising discoveries about their lineage and health.

SF parents

23andMe: Privacy risks of gene data being sold or leaked DW 03/27/2025

The bankruptcy of 23andMe raises concerns about potential genetic discrimination and data privacy risks for its customers.

Privacy professionals

fromWIRED

How to Delete Your Data From 23andMe

23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising concerns about the privacy of its valuable genetic data.

EU data protection

fromwww.dw.com

23andMe: Privacy risks of gene data being sold or leaked DW 03/27/2025

The bankruptcy of 23andMe raises concerns about potential genetic discrimination and data privacy risks for its customers.

Privacy professionals

fromWIRED

How to Delete Your Data From 23andMe

23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising concerns about the privacy of its valuable genetic data.

more#privacy-concerns

'My daughter has cerebral palsy and I'm so proud of how she has opened up other people's eyes to disability'

Accessing disability services for children with cerebral palsy remains difficult for parents.

fromNew York Post

My DNA test revealed a family secret that seemed too shocking - now we will never be the same

Hill, a crestfallen mom of two from Connecticut, explained on the UK's ITV "This Morning" show. "The mind-boggling thing about it was as he sent me the screenshot, I had the notification from my phone on 23andMe that you have a new half-sibling."

NYC parents

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

Beyond Trial and Error: How Genes Guide Depression Treatment

Pharmacogenomics personalizes depression treatment based on genetic profiles, improving treatment outcomes.

Public health

fromNews Center

Predicting Disease Risk and Improving Patient Outcomes - News Center

Advancements in genetic and blood testing are key to diagnosing and preventing chronic diseases proactively.

Nancy Pelosi's Latest AI Stock Pick Tempus AI Is Up Big Today

Tempus AI's acquisition of Ambry Genetics signals a strategic push in the AI healthcare sector.

Recent insider selling by CFO raises concerns, but analysts view it as a potential buying opportunity.

from24/7 Wall St.

Artificial intelligence

Why Tempus AI (TEM) Is Soaring Today

Tempus AI's stock surged 12% due to key catalysts including an acquisition, endorsements from notable investors, and an upgrade from TD Cowen.

Venture

from24/7 Wall St.

Nancy Pelosi's Latest AI Stock Pick Tempus AI Is Up Big Today

Tempus AI's acquisition of Ambry Genetics signals a strategic push in the AI healthcare sector.

Recent insider selling by CFO raises concerns, but analysts view it as a potential buying opportunity.

Artificial intelligence

from24/7 Wall St.

Why Tempus AI (TEM) Is Soaring Today

Tempus AI's stock surged 12% due to key catalysts including an acquisition, endorsements from notable investors, and an upgrade from TD Cowen.

more#tempus-ai

UK news

Georgia woman who gave birth to someone else's baby sues IVF clinic

A Georgia woman is suing a fertility clinic after unknowingly giving birth to another couple's child due to a mix-up in sperm donation.

Miscellaneous

US police trying to identify pregnant Irish woman murdered and buried in shallow grave

Detectives are looking to Ireland for help identifying 'Lake Mead Maeve,' a pregnant murder victim from 1981.

fromAlleywatch

Nucleus Raises $14M to Transform Genetic Health Testing

In an era where the U.S. healthcare system spends $4.5 trillion annually yet faces systemic failures, the need for preventative healthcare solutions is critical.

Health

fromNature

Daily briefing: What went wrong at 23andMe

The US health-research community is facing unprecedented funding freezes due to the Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of NIH grant reviews.

fromNature