Russia - based Zenome.io has launched a beta testing for a blockchain - like network " genomic internet " for the secure storage and sharing of genetic data . The network will allow providers to build a " genomic marketplace " , enabling users to buy or sell their data . Meanwhile , Israel - based DNAtix has developed an open - source tool to enable the transfer of genomic data using blockchain technology , while US - based Luna DNA and Luna Genomics are using blockchain technology in genomics . In addition, the data is encrypted and only the owner of the data has a private key, allowing find out where the data-fragments are stored and how to assemble them into a single file. However , Zenome co - founder Alex Gorbachev claims the US companies have " almost completely copied " Zenome ’s marketplace idea .
Russia - based Zenome.io has launched a beta testing for a blockchain - like network " genomic internet " for the secure storage and sharing of genetic data . The network will allow providers to build a " genomic marketplace " , enabling users to buy or sell their data . Meanwhile , Israel - based DNAtix has developed an open - source tool to enable the transfer of genomic data using blockchain technology , while US - based Luna DNA and Luna Genomics are using blockchain technology in genomics . However , Zenome co - founder Alex Gorbachev claims the US companies have " almost completely copied " Zenome ’s marketplace idea .