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Knowing your DNA can help you stick to a healthier lifestyle

15 June 2018

When people are advised to live more healthily, they usually give up quickly. Now a study suggests that genetic data can persuade people to make lasting changes
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Estonia to give genetic testing and advice to 100,000 residents

2 April 2018

Estonia is to become the first nation to give state-sponsored genetic advice on health and disease risks, and plans to extend the scheme to all its residents

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