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George Church's firm wants to put genomes on blockchains

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A new DNA sequencing service wants to reward you for sharing your data

Genetics pioneer George Church's new company聽says it will sequence your genome for free and secure it on a blockchain, so that you can choose who聽uses your data

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A tray filled with mugs of tea and coffee

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Prefer tea or coffee? It may be down to your genes for bitter tastes

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test tubes

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New techniques may soon make designer babies a reality 鈥� are we ready?

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babies

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Exclusive: A new test can predict IVF embryos’ risk of having a low IQ

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leaf on a plate

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How to solve the great global protein shortage that never was?

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Your nose is armed and ready

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We鈥檝e discovered a whole new defence system against germs in our noses

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Pregnant woman having sonogram

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The cause of half of all developmental disorders is a genetic mystery

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Double the risk of death! The problem with headline health statistics

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A person looking at test tubes

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Blood test can spot DNA from eight different types of cancer

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supermarket aisle

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Unsavory Truth review 鈥� exposing the food industry’s abuse of science

Exaggerated health claims, corporate funding, unpublished negative results: a new book exposes the way the US food industry hijacks science and fights for answers

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How worrying is it that more and more teens are using e-cigarettes?

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James Wong: Is the nutrition in our crops declining?

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Emma Byrne: Swearing is good for you

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Kat Arney: Are you a genetic superhero?

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