Potential Impact of 23andMe Sale on Cold-Case Investigations

The bankruptcy filing of genetic testing company 23andMe has sparked the possibility of aiding cold-case investigations by selling its data to law enforcement. The company has resisted law enforcement requests in the past but could potentially provide valuable genetic information for solving unsolved cases.

Risks of Commercial DNA Testing Services

Commercial DNA testing services pose risks to personal data privacy and security, including potential exposure to genetic testing without consent, increased insurance premiums, and sharing data with third parties like researchers, marketers, and law enforcement agencies.