How at-home DNA testing kits let people skirt donor anonymity laws—and why they do it
The accessibility of at-home DNA testing means that practically anyone can send away for a kit and learn about their family ...
Wisconsin got millions to test rape kits and support victims. Only 10 offenders have been convicted.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice referred 48 cold cases from the testing project to local prosecutors for charges.
America tested 100,000 forgotten rape kits. But justice remains elusive.
The nationwide effort aimed to clear backlogged sexual assault kits and put rapists behind bars. The $350M investment has netted about 1,500 convictions so far.
DNA Tests in Israel Are Illegal?
While genetic testing is not outright illegal in Israel, there are significant legal restrictions that limit access to DNA ...
Wisconsin received millions to test rape kits. Only 10 offenders have been convicted.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice referred 48 cold cases from the testing project to local prosecutors for charges.
For Kansas rape survivors, DNA evidence has failed to deliver
A decade after she was assaulted, police notified a Kansas woman that they knew her rapist. It showed the pitfalls of DNA ...
Turmoil strikes 23andMe as board members resign in dispute with founder
The pioneering DNA testing firm has been struggling to stay afloat financially despite ambitious ventures to provide health ...
States Are Banning This DIY Rape Kit
This company made a product to serve victims who don't want to go to police right after a sexual assault. Some politicians ...
23andMe board quits over plans to take DNA testing company private
All seven independent directors of 23andMe’s board resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements over the chief executive’s plan ...
Every single member of the board just resigned from DNA tester 23andMe
Following a monthslong battle over CEO Anne Wojcicki’s plans to take 23andMe private, all seven independent members of its ...