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US SEEKING 1 MILLION FOR MASSIVE STUDY OF DNA, HEALTH HABITS

Wanted: A million people willing to share their DNA and 10 years of health habits, big and small, for science.

U.S. government will open nationwide enrollment for an ambitious experiment: If they can build a large enough database comparing the genetics, lifestyles and environments of people from all walks of life, researchers hope to learn why some escape illness and others don’t, and better customize ways to prevent and treat disease.

“A national adventure that

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