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23andMe's DNA Dilemma: What Bankruptcy Means for Your Genetic Data

23andMe's DNA Dilemma: What Bankruptcy Means for Your Genetic Data

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...

Decoding Disaster 23andMe's Wake-Up Call for Genetic Data Security

Decoding Disaster 23andMe's Wake-Up Call for Genetic Data Security

The recent data breach at 23andMe, affecting millions of users, isn't just a technological hiccup. It's a blaring alarm about the lax regulations governing our most personal information: our genetic code. As a long-time journalist covering tech, I would say that I understand both the promise of and peril posed...