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Hackers Attack LA Health Department Computers
Los Angeles County health department officials say the “ransomware” breach did not impact operations or compromise the network.
New Gene-Editing Tool Labeled ‘Game Changer’ But Ethics Questions Linger
CRISPR, a gene-editing tool that makes it faster, easier and cheaper to delete, replace or repair genes, is just one of the technological devices to be discussed this week at The Future of Genomic Medicine symposium. In other news, 23andMe’s kit to help people discover their genetic ancestry will soon hit Walgreen’s shelves.
Boston Shares San Francisco’s Growing Pains Over Biotech Startups
Boston faces similar challenges to the Bay Area as life sciences companies’ growth outpaces the ability to find space in the two cities.
Zenefits Laying Off 250 Workers Following Weeks Of Turmoil
The CEO says the company, which is facing scrutiny from regulators, grew too fast.
Health Plan Tax Package Expected To Get Vote On Monday
The bills are aimed at preventing a $1.1 billion funding hole in the Medi-Cal budget.
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Obama: Precision Medicine Initiative Laying Groundwork For Future Breakthroughs
The president, while speaking Thursday at his precision medicine summit, also delved into the tricky question of who owns a patient’s genetic data. In other national news, Republicans raise concerns about the Affordable Care Act’s health cooperatives, and women may face higher insurance rates if they are diagnosed with postpartum depression.
Rubio Takes Swing At Trump Over Health Care: ‘You Don’t Have A Plan’
In the 10th Republican debate — one of the most contentious as the candidates eye Super Tuesday — Marco Rubio called out the lack of details in Donald Trump’s health proposals, while the frontrunner again defended some of Planned Parenthood’s work.
Lead Discovered In Northern California Elementary School’s Drinking Fountains
Although the school found the contamination over Thanksgiving break, parents and Sonoma County health officials weren’t told until this week. In other news, flu cases have begun to ramp up in the county.
Zika Mosquito Breeding Grounds Targeted In Orange County
Health officials work to suppress the Aedes mosquito population before the virus arrives. In other California public health news, KQED reports on transgender kids and Capital Public Radio looks at the benefits of exercise on the brain.