An overview of the blockchain genomics trend

19 March 2018, benthamsgaze.org

In 2014, Harvard professor and geneticist George Church said: “‘Preserving your genetic material indefinitely’ is an interesting claim. The record for storage of non-living DNA is now 700,000 years….Read more >>>

Start-ups are clamoring to use cryptocurrency software to get and trade genome sequences—for research and profit

21 February 2018, Wired

Scientist lust after genomes like the wolf from a Tex Avery cartoon, heart pounding in throat, tongue lolling, fist pounding on the table, submarine-dive-ahOOOgah!-alarm sounding….Read more >>>

For years, the World Anti-Doping Agency has considered requiring all Olympic athletes to submit copies of their genetic code.

5 February 2018, Wired

It would work as a check on so-called “gene doping,” the idea of changing the body’s biological machinery to make it stronger….Read more >>>

People will be able to earn cryptocurrency in exchange for letting pharma companies use their data.

7 February 2018, MIT Technology Review

Cryptocurrency in exchange for your genetic data! Sounds a bit like a scam, but it’s the premise behind a new company founded by a leading geneticist….Read more >>>

In the latest indication of Apple’s growing ambitions in the digital health market, the tech giant on Wednesday unveiled a new feature that would allow users to automatically download and see parts of their medical records on their iPhones.

24 January 2018, The New York Times

It takes just a few minutes to put some spit into a vial, but that little bit of spit can yield volumes of deeply intimate data…Read more >>>

Taking a DNA test to learn about your ancestry or health can be fun, but it requires the transfer of sensitive information: your genetic data. 

18 December 2017, Metro USA

It takes just a few minutes to put some spit into a vial, but that little bit of spit can yield volumes of deeply intimate data…Read more >>>

Taking a DNA test to learn about your ancestry or health can be fun, but it requires the transfer of sensitive information: your genetic data. 

18 December 2017, Metro USA

When sending in your DNA sample, it’s important to get a clear picture of who owns that information and who will be able to see it. Before taking any test, always read the terms of service… Read more >>>

Study: State-level disclosure laws affect patients’ eagerness to have their DNA tested

12 December 2017, MIT News Office

Different types of privacy laws in U.S. states produce markedly different effects on the willingness of patients to have genetic testing done, according to a new study co-authored by an MIT professor… Read more >>>

Personal DNA testing kits, like 23andMe, may pose serious privacy concerns, Sen. Chuck Schumer warns.

28 November 2017, Metro USA

EHRs offer significant benefits compared to previous paper-based systems and have been adopted by over 96% of critical care hospitals and over 83% of regular hospitals…. Read more >>>