After weeks of behind-the-scenes discussions with the FDA, 23andMe has just announced that it is suspending its genetic health analysis for new customers. Those of you who purchased DNA kits after November 21st will only receive the raw genetic data and ancestry analysis from 23andMe. Unfortunately, this means the utility of the company’s $ 99 DNA test is drastically reduced ...
Read More »Tag Archives: 23andMe
FDA suspicious of 23andMe genome-testing kit, demands evaluation
The DNA Analysis company 23andMe has become a popular, low-cost way for individuals to analyze their genome and determine what genes they might be carrying for specific diseases or disorders, as well as a means of tracing one’s ancestry. As of last Friday, however, the FDA has brought the company’s activities to a screeching halt. 23andMe is now prohibited from ...
Read More »