Why it matters: 23andMe, the popular genetic testing company, is in financial turmoil and considering privatization. This ...

Turmoil at 23andMe, and a lawsuit alleging that GEDmatch shares data with Facebook, highlights how far your genetic ...

Whether in search of relatives, a family's country of origin, or to understand personal disease risk, 15 million people have shared their DNA with 23andMe ... data collected in the company's ...

In what now seems like an act of reckless naivety, I bought my brother a 23andMe at-home DNA-test birthday present. Now the struggling company may sell its treasure trove of genetic data.

Me's financial troubles may lead to customers' genetic data exchanging hands if an acquisition occurs. Here's how to delete ...

For nearly a decade, 23andMe has been one of the most ... were allegedly found engaging in shoddy security practices; such as storing data in a public cloud bucket without even being aware of ...

You can find more information about the data collected in the company's privacy statement. “We strive to provide transparency and choice for customers throughout their entire experience with 23andMe.

there have been criticisms regarding the company’s handling of data privacy and representation of people of color. Many African Americans have turned to 23andMe to explore their heritage ...