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Consumer DNA Testing Firm MyDNA Merges With Gene by Gene

Jan 07, 2021
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NEW YORK — Direct-to-consumer DNA testing company MyDNA said on Thursday that it has merged with genetic testing firm Gene by Gene.

Houston, Texas-based Gene by Gene and its FamilyTreeDNA division, which were founded in 2000, offer a range of genetic testing services, including for ancestry, forensics, paternity, and, more recently, COVID-19. Melbourne, Australia-based MyDNA markets genetic wellness tests related to nutrition, fitness, and skincare.

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