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Because Another One Is Needed

May 19, 2009

The Genetic Genealogist Blaine Bettinger writes that Pathway Genomics, a recently-launched DTC genetic testing company, has started to send out test kits. (Bettinger is a consultant for the company.) Pathway offers three options to test ancestry, health, or both, for $199, $249, or $348, respectively.

Breaking News
The Scan

Fertility Fraud Found

Consumer genetic testing has uncovered cases of fertility fraud that are leading to lawsuits, according to USA Today.

Ties Between Vigorous Exercise, ALS in Genetically At-Risk People

Regular strenuous exercise could contribute to motor neuron disease development among those already at genetic risk, Sky News reports.

Test Warning

The Guardian writes that the US regulators have warned against using a rapid COVID-19 test that is a key part of mass testing in the UK.

Science Papers Examine Feedback Mechanism Affecting Xist, Continuous Health Monitoring for Precision Medicine

In Science this week: analysis of cis confinement of the X-inactive specific transcript, and more.