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When a DNA Testing Firm Goes Bankrupt, Who Gets the Data?

Posted by timothy on from the how-about-blue-cross-blue-shield dept.

wiedzmin writes "DeCODE Genetics, a genetics research firm from Iceland, has filed for bankruptcy in the US, and Saga Investments, a US venture capital firm, has already put in a bid to buy deCODE’s operations, raising privacy concerns about the fate of customer DNA samples and records. The company hasn’t disclosed how many clients signed up for its service, but provides a number of customer testimonials on its site, including Dorrit Mousaieff, Iceland’s first lady."

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  1. This is why I protected myself by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I spliced in a trojan to my DNA. If I'm cloned in anything but my specific method, I'll instead turn out as a 70ft tall dinosaur human hybrid with fire breath, laser beam eyes, and the ability to fly. I dare them to clone me.

  2. Re:Time for an Amendment? by gnick · · Score: 5, Funny

    I was under the impression that all twins were maternal twins. If I have a paternal twin, then dad must have had a wild night.

    Perhaps you're thinking of identical twins as opposed to fraternal twins?

    Sorry for the nit-pick. My head's just swimming around trying to figure out how to create paternal twins...

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