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techcrunch.com • Genetics

ansa.it • Genetics • World

Complete DNA maps of chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, orangutans, and siamangs have been created, opening new avenues for understanding primate evolution and human-primate relationships.

web.archive.org • Genetics • United States

The article discusses how loopholes in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) allow life, long-term care, and disability insurers to deny or increase premiums based on an individual's genetic predispositions to diseases, leading to discrimination and deterring individuals from seeking genetic testing.

oglobo.globo.com • Genetics • Brazil

A major study mapping the DNA of Brazilians has uncovered over 8.7 million previously unknown gene variants, highlighting the country's unique genetic diversity and its implications for personalized medicine.

vox.com • Genetics • World

This Vox article explores the emotional and logistical complexities of reconnecting with long-lost relatives discovered through at-home DNA tests, offering advice on navigating these newfound relationships.

nytimes.com • Genetics • Britain

DNA analysis of Britain's oldest complete skeleton, Cheddar Man, reveals he possessed dark skin, brown curly hair, and blue eyes, challenging previous assumptions about the appearance of early Britons.

lesechos.fr • Genetics • World

Bankrupt genetic testing company 23andMe sold its DNA database containing information from 15 million people to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for $256 million.