Yesterday US-based DNA testing company Nebula Genomics launched anonymous genetic testing over its platform. The personal genomics company employs blockchain for its customers to receive results without revealing their name, address or credit card number.
Many people take a DNA test to see if they are at risk of a disease or to find out about their ancestry. However, this data is often shared by genomic testing companies with drug researchers. This doesn’t sit well with most people as they want to preserve their privacy and data.
When
23andMe inked a deal to share data with Glaxo SmithKline, they had a backlash. Along with cost, privacy may be a hindrance to widespread adoption of DNA testing.
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