Personal genomics company Helix has announced the launch of 18 apps designed to offer an enhanced marketplace built upon a user’s DNA, Wired reports. Each app will turn a one-time DNA donation into new insights on how to optimize your existence based on your genetic makeup. However, owning DNA is not without ethical issues, the report states: “While Helix wouldn’t comment on how the company plans to use its genetic information internally, it did say it doesn’t have any plans to share data with any third parties, to support external research efforts or otherwise.” The scope of the FDA’s authority to regulate genetic testing is in a legal dispute.
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