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 ]
Charity encourages genetic testing to prevent breast cancer, aid research | CBC News
Genetic testing can reveal gene mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2, indicating a higher risk of breast cancer.
Early detection through genetic testing allows for preventive measures like mastectomy or regular screenings to improve outcomes and contribute to research. [ more ]
Hackers got nearly 7 million people's data from 23andMe. The firm blamed users in very dumb' move
Many 23andMe users are concerned about the breach of their genetic data and the potential risks it poses to their privacy and safety.
Two plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit against 23andMe, claiming the company failed to adequately notify users of Jewish and Chinese heritage who were allegedly targeted by hackers. [ more ]
'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 ]
'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 ]
'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 ]
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 ]