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Commentary on human genetics and evolution, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and the personal genomics industry.
Daniel MacArthur
I write about the genetic and evolutionary basis of human variation, and the companies trying to sell you information about your genome.
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Category: direct-to-consumer genetic testing
Germany's regressive new laws against direct-to-consumer genetic testing are transparently designed to avoid memories of eugenics and non-consensual medical experimentation - but restricting citizens from being able to access their own genetic information is not the right way to shake the horrors of the past.
Posted by Daniel MacArthur at 5:15 AM • 19 Comments •
Category: personal genomics
Personal genomics company 23andMe is sponsoring a bill that would change the regulatory landscape of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry.
Posted by Daniel MacArthur at 8:35 PM • 8 Comments •
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