Gene tests investigated
The honeymoon seems to be over for firms that sell genetic tests directly to consumers. US Congressional investigators have sent letters to 23andMe, Navigenics and Pathway Genomics demanding information on each company’s practices. This follows a recent suggestion from the Food and Drug Administration that such tests count as medical devices and so need the agency’s approval.
Volcano quietens at last
Eyjafjallajökull, the infamous Icelandic volcano, would appear to have stopped erupting, according to the Icelandic Met Office. Over the past week, the eruption plume has been decreasing in height. As of 23 May, the volcano was…
