Chinese parents test DNA to see if kids will be smart
5 years, 4 months ago

Chinese parents test DNA to see if kids will be smart

Live Mint  

Months after his daughter’s birth in 2017, Chris Jung dropped off a test-tube of her saliva to his company’s genetic testing lab in Hong Kong. “Originally, I would like her to become a professional like a doctor or lawyer,” said Jung, chief operating officer of Good Union Corp., the parent company of Gene Discovery. I switched my expectations because if I would like her to become a professional, she needs to study a lot and remember a lot.” Gene Discovery does brisk business hawking DNA tests out of a warren of rooms in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district, near stores selling Prada bags and Dior watches. Delaware-based research firm Global Market Insights Inc. sees sales of DNA testing services tripling to $135 million by 2025 from $41 million last year. There, a sales representative from a genetic testing firm made her a tantalizing offer: For about $1,500, the company would swab saliva from her son’s mouth to offer a peek into his future.

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DNA Test Reveals Shocking Family Secret: Woman Uncovers Disturbing Truth About Her Origins
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DNA Test Reveals Shocking Family Secret: Woman Uncovers Disturbing Truth About Her Origins

Hindustan Times  

A Chinese woman's DNA test reveals she is not genetically related to her parents, sparking a wave of interest and support from the online community. Dong, from Xinxiang in Henan province, underwent a DNA test after colleagues made light of her appearance, leading to the shocking revelation that she is not biologically connected to her parents.

Chinese woman's DNA test reveals true identity after colleagues joke about her appearance
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese woman's DNA test reveals true identity after colleagues joke about her appearance

Hindustan Times  

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Gene-edited baby claim sparks outrage
6 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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In search of ancestry, Chinese are rushing to DNA sequencing labs
6 years, 4 months ago

In search of ancestry, Chinese are rushing to DNA sequencing labs

The Hindu  

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Experts warn of potential concerns about genetic privacy[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
7 years, 10 months ago

Experts warn of potential concerns about genetic privacy[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

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Experts warn of potential concerns about genetic privacy[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
7 years, 10 months ago

Experts warn of potential concerns about genetic privacy[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

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China to establish newborns, embryos genome databases
8 years, 7 months ago

China to establish newborns, embryos genome databases

China Daily  

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China launches first gene chip database of birth defects
11 years, 4 months ago

China launches first gene chip database of birth defects

Firstpost  

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