The rise of direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTC-GT) companies like 23andMe and Ancestry has opened a Pandora's Box of ethical questions, chief among them: who truly owns your genetic data once you spit into that tube? As a journalist who has followed the tech and bioethics beat for years, I've seen...
The promise of being able to read and interpret our genetic blueprint has never been more seductive. With companies like 23andMe providing a largely unregulated portal through which we can peer into our ancestry, predispositions to certain traits, and yes—even health risks—this is all changing. While we’re gaining all this...
23andMe, the leading light of the genetic testing and personal genomics revolution, took an exhilarating step forward this past week. This momentous announcement has already been making waves throughout the industry. Its March 23, 2025 announcement that it has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision is a welcome relief after...
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing services such as 23andMe have exploded in recent years, providing consumers accessible information about their ancestry, health predispositions, and more. Users may then wish to delete their genetic material from these platforms altogether. This decision is usually driven by privacy concerns, changing life circumstances or other personal...
23andMe, the California-based personal genomics company, has today made a formal Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing. This decision deepens uncertainty about the long-term fate of its extensive genetic database. The company has faced recent and unprecedented scrutiny by the public for its data privacy practices. Now, as part of the...
23andMe, the pioneering consumer genomics firm, became the latest startup casualty to exercise its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection options Sunday night in Missouri federal court. This announcement comes at the same time as the resignation of CEO Anne Wojcicki, who is still expected to stay on as a board member....
23andMe first blazed this trail in direct-to-consumer genetic testing with its pioneering innovations. The company has led the way through many regulatory and financial headwinds on its wild ride. The story of the company’s journey holds key lessons. It illuminates the difficulty of balancing the demands of developing cutting-edge science...
23andme, the consumer genomics company, is seeking protection under Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws. This move is merely another step in their scheme to sell the company. This decision comes on the heels of a March 2023 data breach that impacted 6.9 million customers and a buyout offer that was turned...
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