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"research performed for the purpose of new product development and new product development activities performed by 23andMe on De-identified Information.Excerpt from 23andMe's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “research performed for the purpose of new product development and new product development activities performed by 23andMe on De-identified Information.”
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