DNA Genetic Testing Industry Statistics, Facts & History

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DNA Genetic Testing Industry Overview & Statistics

Consumer level online DNA genetic testing has been available since 2000. The types of Testing includes Ancestry, Health and Paternity.

For our list of reviews for companies in this industry please see our DNA Genetic Testing category.

History of Facts & Statistics

2019

  • DNA consumer advocates are advocating for legislation to safeguard customer data because privacy policies are written to protect the company, not the consumers entrusting them with their DNA. [1]
  • Family Tree DNA gave the FBI access to its genetic database. [1]
References
  1. Consumer Advocates Want More Regulation for DNA Testing Kits

2017

  • The market was valued at $70 million in 2015, and is expected to increase to $340 million by 2022. [1]
References
  1. How Genetics Testing Companies Can Exploit Your DNA

2009

  • 23andMe is the first company to offer an online DNA testing service with health reports. [1]
References
  1. 23andMe Wikipedia Page [1]

2000

  • Family Tree DNA was the first company to offer consumer level DNA testing The offered 12 Y-chromosome STR marker tests which where performed by Arizona Research Labs at the University of Arizona. [1]
References
  1. Family Tree DNA [1]

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