Science magazine, "Dehydrated DNA" (December 2007)
San Francisco Chronicle, "Shrink-wrapped genes: DNA Direct of S.F. offers consumer service" (December 5, 2007)
Fast Company, "Are There Holes In My Genes?" (December 2007)
Technology Review, "A Genetic Test for Diabetes Risk" (November/December 2007)
Genome Tech, "Genetic Testing, Straight to the Consumer" (October 2007)
San Francisco Chronicle Magazine, "Home DNA tests create medical, ethical quandaries" (August 21, 2007)
The Economist, "Storm in a test tube"
DNA Direct's CEO is quoted in an article about controversy surrounding the nascent genetic testing industry.
Forbes, "12 Gene Tests That Could Change Your Life"
Forbes magazine examines leading new genetic tests offered by DNA Direct and others.
"Quest," KQED TV "Genetic Testing through the Web"
DNA Direct and University of California, San Francisco genetic counselors are featured in this comparison of genetic testing and counseling options.
US News & World Report, "Unraveling Your DNA's Secrets"
DNA Direct and DNA Direct testers are featured in the cover story: "Do-it-yourself genetic tests promise to reveal your risk of coming down with a disease. But do they really deliver?" (January 8, 2007)
"Health Dialogues," KQED Radio Genes, Disease and Difference
Clinical Director Elissa Levin is on a panel discussing the use of genetic information to tailor disease prevention and treatment. A DNA Direct tester is also interviewed. (December 21, 2006)
Newsweek, "Peering Into the Future"
Genetic testing is transforming medicine—and the way families think about their health. DNA Direct is featured in this article about the choices and challenges now available. (December 11, 2006)
Business 2.0 Magazine, "The Gene Screen"
DNA Direct CEO Ryan Phelan is featured in an article discussing genetic testing for consumers and the future of pharmacogenetics. (September 27, 2006)
Wahington Post, "Too Much Information"
Is it really? Read the article and the comments and post your opinion. (June 13, 2006)
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Program, Watch Founder and CEO of DNA Direct, Ryan Phelan, present her work as an entrepreneur, medical publisher, and consumer health advocate. (May 31, 2006)
CNET News.com, "Knowledge is Power, but Can You Handle It?"
DNA Direct is featured in an article discussing the pros and cons of genetic testing. (May 10, 2006)
Tech Nation, "BioTech Nation"
Dr. Moira Gunn speaks with Ryan Phelan about personal DNA testing and web-based genetic counseling services. (March 21, 2006)
Good Housekeeping, "Your Genetic Test is in the Mail"
This article explores direct-to-consumer genetic testing and endorses several genetic tests offered by DNA Direct. (May, 2006)
The Boston Herald, "Testing for Cancer"
This story discusses DNA Direct's colon cancer screening test, the newest addition to the company's lineup of home genetic tests. (March 21, 2006)
San Francisco Chronicle Magazine, "The Social Entrepreneur"
The cover story is a profile of CEO Ryan Phelan, and shows how DNA Direct fits with her history of giving people access to tools in health care. (January 8, 2006)
The Washington Post online, "The Google Story: An Excerpt"
Washington Post writer David Vise's new book "The Google Story" is the story behind one of the most remarkable Internet successes of our time. This excerpt, from Chapter 26: Googling Your Genes, features DNA Direct in a discussion on the prospects for genetics and Google.
"American Way Magazine" Business Feature
The award-winning magazine of American Airlines features DNA Direct in an article on genetics and the future of medicine.
"Wall Street Journal Weekend"
Episode FLWSJ-311 looks at a do-it-yourself phenomenon that zeros in on your health with genetic testing kits. Fine Living network air times: October 15, 2005 8:00 AM EST, October 16, 2005 4:00 PM EST, October 22, 2005 8:30 AM EST, October 23, 2005 8:00 AM EST
"All Things Considered", National Public Radio
DNA: The Machinery Behind Human Beings - Part 1 -- DNA tools continue to improve in their ability to determine details of a person's genetic make-up. NPR's Robert Siegel interviews DNA Direct's Ryan Phelan, in this survey of the latest developments in the field. (October 10th, 2005)
Long Life Club: Should you get a Home DNA Test?
Getting a DNA test is easier than most people think--and it can be very useful, too. (October 6, 2005)
Popular Science Special Issue: The Future of the Body.
Michael Rosenwald takes DNA Direct tests to report on how the trend toward "personalized medicine" will affect us. (September 2005)
Reader's Digest, special 1,000th issue
Lisa Collier interviews a DNA Direct customer. (August 2005)
NBC 4 KFOR-TV: special news report
"Insight to Your Medical Future" (July 19, 2005)
ABC 7 KGO-TV: special news report
"Breaking New Ground With Online DNA Testing" (July 6, 2005)
Wall Street Journal: "New Kits Let You Test Your Own Genes" (May 24, 2005)
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Medicine and the Marketplace
Industry spokespersons, ethicists, physicians and policy analysts explore the commercial, legal, medical and ethical issues raised by direct-to-consumer marketing of genetic tests in a meeting convened by The Genetics & Public Policy Center at Johns Hopkins University. (April 19, 2005)
ABC Radio Networks (March, 2005)
"Good Morning America," ABC (March 8, 2005)
KGO Radio News (March 8, 2005)
National Public Radio: "Morning Edition," (March 7, 2005)
CBS News: "The Osgood File" (March 7, 2005)
AP Wire: "At-Home Genetic Testing Raises Questions" (March 4, 2005)
American Public Media: "Marketplace," (January 31, 2005)
KRON 4 - The Bay Area's News Station: (March 2005)