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Scientists have uncovered more than 275 million previously unknown gene variants in the U.S. population, thanks to an ongoing project that aims to increase the diversity of the human genetic data available in medical research.  The newfound variants were discovered in an analysis of nearly 250,000 complete genome sequences from more than 413,000 people, 77% of whom belonged to groups that have historically been underrepresented in biomedical research. These include, for example, people in minority ethnic and racial groups, people living in poverty, and those over age 65.  The participants volunteered to have samples of their DNA taken and analyzed as part of the All of Us Research Program , a National Institutes of Health project intended to collect and study data on more than 1 million people in the U.S. Its goal is to provide a better representation of the demographic makeup of the country than genetic analyses based mostly on white people have historically done. Th...

The data breach that MGM Resorts is calling a cyberattack is expected to cost the casino giant more than $100 million, the Las Vegas-based company says NEW YORK -- The data breach last month that MGM Resorts is calling a cyberattack is expected to cost the casino giant more than $100 million, the Las Vegas-based company said in a Thursday regulatory filing. The incident, which was detected on Sept. 10, led to MGM shutting down some casino and hotel computer systems at properties across the U.S. in efforts to protect data. MGM said reservations and casino floors in Las Vegas and other states were affected — as customers shared stories on social media about not being able to make credit card transactions, obtain money from cash machines or enter hotel rooms. The company announced the end its 10-day computer shutdown on Sept. 20. The incident bore all the hallmarks of an extortionary ransomware attack, which MGM has not confirmed. If so, it could be the costliest ransomware attack on re...