In France, activists fighting over lifting consumer genetic-testing ban - STAT

In France, activists fighting over lifting consumer genetic-testing ban - STAT

In France, it’s illegal for consumers to order a DNA spit kit. Activists are fighting over lifting the ban

By ERIC BOODMAN

ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

In France, many view the country's genetic data as a natural resource — DNA as oil deposit. They don't want foreign firms exploiting this national treasure.

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