DNA testing

• Is pharmacogenetic testing the future of drug prescribing?

  It's a science that some say could eliminate the trial-and-error approach to drug prescribing, especially for antidepressants. Could pharmacogenetic testing go mainstream?

  Health

  May 13, 2021
  
• DNA profiling identifies human remains in Washington State as Penticton, B.C., man, missing since 2009

  In May 2009, a body was pulled from the waters of the Salish Sea off of Parker Reef, north of Orcas Island in San Juan County in Washington.

  Nov 30, 2020
  
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• Alberta study shows DNA may not actually be good predictor of disease, health

  The study, which involved scientists examining two decades of data, concluded that DNA contribution to disease development is only about five to 10 per cent.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2019
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• DNA test leads woman to reunite with child she thought died 30 years ago

  For nearly 30 years, Tina Bejarano had celebrated the birthday of a child she thought was dead, but a DNA test recently revealed that was not the case.

  Trending

  Oct 16, 2019
• Officials charge 35 people in alleged U.S. scam that peddled DNA tests to seniors

  Federal officials allege that fraudsters billed the Medicaid system for unneeded genetic tests.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2019
• Hairstylist and client discover they are half-siblings, never knowing the other existed

  An online DNA database brought two Alberta friends closer than they ever thought possible.

  Features

  Sep 10, 2019
• Nighttime podcast recap: The Monster of the Miramichi

  Warning: This story contains explicit details that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised.

  Blogs

  Aug 12, 2019
• Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing

  Are you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are an identical or fraternal twin?

  Health

  May 20, 2019
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• Are ancestry DNA tests private? What you’re giving away with a tube of spit

  Commercial DNA tests can help you learn about your family, but they also expose you and your relatives to a vast industry that wants to read your genes.

  Health

  May 12, 2019
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• CBSA has used DNA testing on some detainees since at least 2016. Now, it’s making national rules

  The decision comes after internal memos obtained by Global News show agency officials flagged a "policy gap" on the lack of national rules around DNA testing.

  Canada

  May 2, 2019