DNA

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23andMe Sale Shows Your Genetic Data Is Worth $17
23andMe

23andMe Sale Shows Your Genetic Data Is Worth $17

23andMe sold the genetic data of 15 million people for $256 million to a pharmaceutical company called Regeneron.
Open Source Genetic Database Shuts Down to Protect Users From 'Authoritarian Governments'
Genetics

Open Source Genetic Database Shuts Down to Protect Users From 'Authoritarian Governments'

"The risk/benefit calculus of providing free & open access to individual genetic data in 2025 is very different compared to 14 years ago."
Annual Reminder: 23andMe Is a Dangerous Christmas Gift That Could Have Unforeseen Impacts on Your Entire Family, Your Children, Etc.
23andMe

Annual Reminder: 23andMe Is a Dangerous Christmas Gift That Could Have Unforeseen Impacts on Your Entire Family, Your Children, Etc.

The ever-worsening 23andMe hack shows the inherent vulnerability of genetic databases designed to show connections between people.