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The Cost of Genetic Sequencing
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Genetic sequencing has come a long way in the past decade, going from a $3 billion project to being available for just $1,000. However, concerns about privacy may lead some to consider using a friend's account, with shipping to an alternate address and pseudonyms to protect against data breaches.
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