UK: World’s First Artificial Human DNA Project Sparks Both Hopes and Fears The first-of-its-kind synthetic human DNA is in the making by UK scientists. On June 26, a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Francis Crick Institute announced their ambitious project to create artificial human DNA within the next five years. […]
OpenSNP to shut down, delete all DNA data amid growing surveillance concerns
OpenSNP to shut down, delete all DNA data amid growing surveillance concerns An open-source genetic database that thrived on community contributions will cease operations next month. OpenSNP, a platform that allowed individuals to publicly share their genetic information for research purposes, has announced its decision to shut down permanently. The move comes in response to […]