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Consumer Genomics, 23andMe, and the Challenges of DNA Privacy

The biotech company 23andMe recently filed for bankruptcy. What does this mean for millions of people who trusted a genomics pioneer with their most personal information? This article explores the implications of consumer DNA data, and what steps you can take to protect yourself. 

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Dire Wolves and Designer DNA: De-Extinction or Reinvention?

Can science really bring back extinct species? The dire wolf's potential return from extinction has ignited a lot of excitement—and controversy. This article examines 'de-extinction' from different vantage points: biological, philosophical, and bio-inspirational lenses. Read the full piece here.

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Book Recommendation: Bewilderment by Richard Powers

Throughout this story, author Richard Powers draws powerful links between biodiversity and human diversity. If you’d like a glimpse at how the natural world can penetrate our lives to bring us both pain and enduring joy, pick up a copy of the novel Bewilderment.

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