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23andMe admits hackers stole raw genotype data - and that cyberattack went undetected for months

By Lewis Maddison published

Filing with California attorney general reveals 23andMe didn't know customer accounts were being hacked for a long time.

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23andMe leaks data on over a million users, DNA info remains safe

By Craig Hale published

23andMe customer data has been found for sale on the dark web.

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Petabyte for the masses: DNA storage could come as cartridges by 2030

By Desire Athow published

Biomemory, eureKARE, and the future of DNA-as-storage

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Why integrating digital into your DNA is a matter of survival for established enterprises

By Andrew Hayden published

It’s simply no longer enough to rely on the ‘too big to fail’ principle.

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Starfield's character customization is hiding a scientific easter egg

By Henry Stockdale published

Starfield's character creation menu sliders appear to mimic a gel electrophoresis band, a technique used for DNA separation and sequencing.

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The best DNA test kits 2022: discover your heritage and genetic traits

By Cat Ellis published

Updated We've tested and ranked kits from 23andMe, MyHeritage, Ancestry and more.

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DNA testing firm accidentally spills information on two million customers

By Sead Fadilpašić published

DNA Diagnostics Center has suffered a serious breach, but no genetic testing data was stolen.

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It's all in the genes: getting to grips with DNA testing

By Becca Caddy last updated

In Depth From 23andMe to Ancestry, we explore whether DNA tests aimed at consumers live up to the hype, and look at the issues they raise.

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DNA data storage might sound futuristic, but it's on the immediate horizon

By Joel Khalili last updated

Q&A DNA has all the necessary attributes to solve the looming data crisis.

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Lab technician conducts a DNA test against the background of DNA strands.

Microsoft opens up new alliance to spur on data storage on DNA

By Mayank Sharma published

DNA Data Storage Alliance aims to sow the seeds for the novel storage medium.

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