23andMe Has a New Genetic Cancer Test. But the Results Don’t Tell You the Whole Story

Consumer genetics company 23andMe is diving deeper into the medical space. On Jan. 22, the company announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its newest report, which can flag whether people have genetic variants that may raise their risk of developing colorectal cancer.

The new test looks for two gene variants associated with MUTYH-associated polyposis, an inherited colorectal cancer syndrome.

Consumer genetics company 23andMe is diving deeper into the medical space. On Jan. 22, the company announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its newest report, which can flag whether people have genetic variants that may raise their risk of developing colorectal cancer. The new test looks for two gene variants associated with MUTYH-associated polyposis, an inherited colorectal cancer syndrome.