Blue Shield of California members may have had their data exposed in a November data breach. Information included member names, dates of birth, addresses, subscriber IDs, social security numbers, and vision related treatment details. The company has offered no-cost credit monitoring and identity restoration services to affected members. It is the latest company to suffer a health data breach, with the healthcare industry experiencing the greatest financial impact, averaging $10.9 million in costs per breach.

Autism Risk Genes Largely Shared Across Global Populations
Over the past decade, scientists have identified numerous genetic variants that confer substantial risk for autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. However, most of these discoveries


