Luna DNA Offers Cryptocurrency to Build 'Community' of DNA Data

Dec 28, 2017

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Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information from Luna DNA.

CHICAGO (GenomeWeb) – Luna DNA, a startup genomic and medical research company, is pushing a simple concept with a bold twist: Consumers will want to share their genomic information to a community-owned database if they are financially compensated.

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