In human cells, there are about 20,000 genes on a two-meter DNA strand—finely coiled up in a nucleus about 10 micrometers in diameter. By comparison, this corresponds to a 40-kilometer thread packed ...

Researchers at the University of Oregon have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can read genetic code the way large language models like ChatGPT read text. Scanning the genome for ...

At-home DNA and health tests may not be covered by HIPAA. Genetic data can expose you or relatives and create insurance risks. FDA review and follow-up care vary widely. The kit arrives. It isn't big.