DNA Home Test
Military Bans DNA Testing Kits for Soldiers
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) recently issued a statement warning military personnel to avoid using at-home DNA testing kits offered by private heritage DNA testing companies like Ancestry and 23andMe. Although the memo doesn't go into great detail about the catalyst for the announcement, it does outline government officials' concerns that ancestry DNA tests are unregulated and produce results that are unprotected from potential abuse. Experts think the announcement is probably related to a recently published study that outlined the security flaws in public DNA databases like MyHeritage and GEDMatch.
Los Angeles Man Discovers Entire New Family through DNA Testing
Adopted L.A. resident learns of British background...and a long-lost sister!
Trump to Require DNA Testing of All Asylum Seekers
In October 2019, the Trump administration announced plans to begin systematically conducting DNA testing on asylum seekers attempting to cross the U.S. border without valid documentation. According to government officials, taking a "genetic fingerprint" of all incoming individuals would help verify family reunification claims, keep track of who is entering the country, and cut down on migrant-related crimes.
How Accurate Are Home Paternity Tests?
Are you wondering if a home paternity test is as accurate as going to a lab? Don't buy that home DNA test until you read this first!
