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My submission: Given that our genetic code, in DNA, is in every cell of our bodies and is spread all over everywhere we go and everything we touch, it is nearl
by killerswan 15y ago
My submission:
Given that our genetic code, in DNA, is in every cell of our bodies and is spread all over everywhere we go and everything we touch, it is nearly public information.
Any attempt to limit my own access to my own code, or to prevent me performing an independent analysis of my own code (the recipe of me!) should be carefully considered. This DNA info will completely revolutionize medicine. You must protect the future: make it easy for a person to access their own DNA!
I understand that there may be fears that malicious or erroneous analyses will be performed by quacks and snake-oil-salesmen, and that individual people will be better served by accurate information.
The software industry, however, has demonstrated repeatedly that the most qualified and competent work is often done by those without a multi-billion-dollar empire. The startup, like Microsoft, Apple, or Google each was once, should NOT be too restrained. And the academic or hobby project, like Linux, should not be prohibited: such "amateurs" have shown repeatedly that they can collaboratively deliver superb quality.
Accurate information about our DNA will be important enough that the public WILL educate itself. We should encourage competition amongst those who want to build the future! Do not limit access to DNA!