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Who owns your DNA? You should, according to this biodata bill of rights No comment yet.
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A wave of questionable startups claim they can test your DNA and make complicated predictions about your personality and health. Experts say it's hogwash.
Al Cannistras insight:
where there is opportunity - there are scammers.... i did Ancestry - that is enough! - especially when they took me to 8th level cousins - YIKES. . .
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Science magazine reports:
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now - remember this, just in case.... "Mating with Neanderthals was bad for our health"... "While the genetic diversity that came from these encounters may have ensured that the humans who left Africa survived to modern times, it came at a price. It turns out that many modern day genetic illnesses likely came from the Neanderthal side of the family." LOTS of interesting reading here.... (thinking about taking one of those DNA tests? . .
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GEDMatch, the DNA ancestry company that famously helped police track down a serial killer, just got bought by a genetic forensics firm.
Al Cannistras insight:
most of us want to see the bad guy caught - but why do I get a feeling this DNA collection is headed in a troublesome direction.... , ,
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The results of the test are a hot commodity, desired by researchers and hackers alike. Here's what you should know before you send in your spit.
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highly recommended reading - your DNA matters - and what can happen with it may shock you... . .
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DNA test - your thoughts? Good, Bad, Who Cares? Anyone had one done? . . |
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