Does China Already Own Your Genetic Data?
My (late) Grandma used to gather her grandkids by her knee and tell a fascinating family story: Her grandmother — our great-great-grandmother — was a beautiful peasant girl in Eastern Europe. One day, a prince was traversing through the countryside, painting landscapes under the watchful eyes of his tutors, when he caught a glimpse of this beautiful peasant girl washing her clothes by the river.
https://pjmedia.com/scott-pinsker/2024/09/20/does-china-already-own-your-genetic-data-n4932702
The article tells a family story about a peasant girl who married a prince and became a brilliant painter. It then discusses the company 23andMe and its potential risks, including data leaks and the sale of personal data. The article also touches on the potential consequences of genetic testing and data sharing, including the possibility of genetic manipulation and the sale of data to foreign countries.