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23andMe sells its most valuable asset. Regeneron promises keep your DNA private.
Regeneron said Monday it will “prioritize the privacy, security and ethical use” of the personal DNA data from about 15 ...
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The fall of 23andMe and what it means for your DNA
The fall of 23andMe raises privacy concerns as Regeneron buys its genetic database for $256M after bankruptcy.
23andMe was once worth $6 billion. What's left of the DNA testing startup is being bought for $256 million.
Regeneron is buying the assets of 23andMe, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March after facing a series of hurdles ...
Cutting to survive: How cells remove DNA bridges at the last moment
If DNA bridges persist between chromosomes during cell division, chromosomes are abnormally segregated, leading to genetic ...
Biotechnology firm buying DNA testing company out of bankruptcy in $256 million deal
Biotechnology company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is buying 23andMe for $256 million, two months after the genetic testing ...
Why are orange cats orange? A small missing piece of DNA is why, 2 new studies explain
Two new studies found that a small, missing piece of DNA located next to a specific protein resulted in orange fur coloration ...
Karen Read trial recap: John O’Keefe’s DNA found on Read’s taillight
On Thursday, jurors heard testimony from a doctor with the state’s Chief Medical Examiner’s Office about the injuries to ...
Human-specific DNA enhancer linked to brain development and neuron proliferation
Duke University Medical Center-led research has identified a human-specific DNA enhancer that regulates neural progenitor ...