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23andMe halts health-based DNA analysis after FDA crackdown

2013-12-06 21:26:38| Extremetech

After weeks of behind-the-scenes discussions with the FDA, 23andMe has just announced that it is suspending its genetic health analysis for new customers. Those of you who purchased DNA kits after November 21st will only receive the raw genetic data and ancestry analysis from 23andMe. Unfortunately, this means the utility of the company's $99 DNA test is drastically reduced for the time being.

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Colorado's crackdown on methane leaks

2013-11-23 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Denver Post: With a bold indifference to both timing and facts, U.S. Rep. Jared Polis took to the House floor this week to denounce Colorado's oil and gas regulations as toothless just one day after the Hickenlooper administration unveiled air-quality proposals for the industry that will be stricter than any in the nation -- especially in targeting methane. Colorado has also led the nation in mandating "green completions" in drilling, baseline water sampling and disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing,...

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