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DNA Privacy: Test Results Could Affect Your Life Insurance Coverage – NBC4 Washington

DNA Privacy: Test Results Could Affect Your Life Insurance Coverage  NBC4 Washington

Under federal law, companies are not allowed to use your genetic information against you for things like health insurance or a job. But that protection does not …

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Your DNA can end up on objects you’ve never touched – Science News

Your DNA can end up on objects you’ve never touched  Science News

Two new studies show that even brief contact with another person or object could transfer your DNA far and wide.

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This Nat Geo DNA Test Kit is Crazy Cheap Right Now – Fatherly

This Nat Geo DNA Test Kit is Crazy Cheap Right Now  Fatherly

Today’s the day to get an at-home DNA test kit from National Geographic. See how your geographic origins break down, where ancestors traveled, and how …

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2 unsolved murders from 1970s now linked to 1 suspect through DNA: Prosecutors – InformNNY

2 unsolved murders from 1970s now linked to 1 suspect through DNA: Prosecutors  InformNNY

Two unsolved murders of young women from the 1970s have now been linked to one suspect through DNA and genetic genealogy, according to Northern …

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In a galaxy far, far away, aliens may have eight-letter DNA – like the kind NASA-backed boffins just crafted – The Register

In a galaxy far, far away, aliens may have eight-letter DNA – like the kind NASA-backed boffins just crafted  The Register

Scientists say they have crafted a semi-synthetic DNA and RNA molecular system that is able to usefully store genetic information. It’s hoped that alien lifeforms …

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Komalafe elected is first female leader of the DNA – EyeWitness News

Komalafe elected is first female leader of the DNA  EyeWitness News

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Arinthia Komalafe, 38, was elected on Friday night as the first female leader to head the Democratic National Alliance (DNA). Komolafe …

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