The rise of direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTC-GT) companies like 23andMe and Ancestry has opened a Pandora's Box of ethical questions, chief among them: who truly owns your genetic data once you spit into that tube? As a journalist who has followed the tech and bioethics beat for years, I've seen...
The promise of being able to read and interpret our genetic blueprint has never been more seductive. With companies like 23andMe providing a largely unregulated portal through which we can peer into our ancestry, predispositions to certain traits, and yes—even health risks—this is all changing. While we’re gaining all this...
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing services such as 23andMe have exploded in recent years, providing consumers accessible information about their ancestry, health predispositions, and more. Users may then wish to delete their genetic material from these platforms altogether. This decision is usually driven by privacy concerns, changing life circumstances or other personal...
23andMe, the California-based personal genomics company, has today made a formal Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing. This decision deepens uncertainty about the long-term fate of its extensive genetic database. The company has faced recent and unprecedented scrutiny by the public for its data privacy practices. Now, as part of the...
The recent data breach at 23andMe, affecting millions of users, isn't just a technological hiccup. It's a blaring alarm about the lax regulations governing our most personal information: our genetic code. As a long-time journalist covering tech, I would say that I understand both the promise of and peril posed...
We’re in such amazing times…you know! This is an exciting time for innovation in cryptocurrency. It promises us a picture of a more decentralized future, where finance is more open and accessible. Like you, I for one am spellbound by the possibilities that blockchain technology affords and the opportunities it...
We hear about it constantly. Famed for it being a leading indicator of economic prosperity, a weather vane on the roof of our national wallet. But is it really the gold standard, best measure ever, metrics by which all other metrics should be judged? As a journalist who has spent...
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Summary This piece dives deep into the startling effects of economic uncertainty on both mental health and consumer activity. This animated short dives into the psychological impact of recessions. Together, low consumer confidence and a fear of living in isolation can further increase stress, anxiety, and depression. By examining various...
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At the same time, the United States has increased its reliance on sanctions as a tool of foreign policy. Now, it focuses on individuals, countries and entities across the globe. These measures are put in place by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Their purpose is to shape behavior...
Artificial intelligence has gone from an imagined technological fantasy to an integral part of our everyday lives. From super-personalized recommendations on our separate site OverTraders.com to the algorithms that are reshaping our financial markets, AI’s influence can’t be overstated. This rapid integration comes with a chilling undercurrent: the potential for...
Obesity is the biggest threat to public health in the world, impacting nearly 650 million people worldwide. Yet it doesn’t stop there — the burden of transportation inequities weighs heavily on mental and emotional health. Real people are dealing with unfortunate obstacles while attempting to lose weight. As a result,...
The quick fix is perhaps the most potent temptation of all, particularly in the realm of weight loss. We know we’re all living in a world bombarded with images of unrealistic bodies. After all, the allure of losing weight with no effort — just a prescription — is difficult to...