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Can Blockchain Stop Genomic Data Leaks?

DNA molecules
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It would be hard to imagine a more revealing source of personal information than our own DNA. The 3 billion units of genetic information contained in each individual's genome are a road map of ancestry, personality and potential ailments. As the cost of "sequencing" DNA has dropped, more and more patients are undergoing genetic testing.. "People need to be able to trust that it is secure and anonymous."

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