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23andMe customer? Here's what to know about the privacy of your genetic data.

23andMe is drastically reducing its workforce and exploring privatization amid significant concerns about genetic data security and ownership restructuring.
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23andMe cuts 40% of staff in restructuring | TechCrunch

23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce and discontinuing its therapeutics business to focus on its core consumer operations.
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1 week ago

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce and halting therapy developments to focus on its core consumer business amid financial struggles.

23andMe customer? Here's what to know about the privacy of your genetic data.

23andMe is drastically reducing its workforce and exploring privatization amid significant concerns about genetic data security and ownership restructuring.

23andMe cuts 40% of staff in restructuring | TechCrunch

23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce and discontinuing its therapeutics business to focus on its core consumer operations.

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce and halting therapy developments to focus on its core consumer business amid financial struggles.
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#23andme

23andMe lays off 40% of its workforce, ends therapeutics division | CBC News

23andMe is undergoing significant layoffs and restructuring to focus on its core business amidst financial turmoil.

23andMe is laying off 40 percent of its staff

23andMe is laying off over 200 employees, impacting 40% of its workforce, to save costs and focus on its core consumer business.

South SF-based genetic testing company laying off 40% of workforce

23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce and discontinuing its therapeutic program to focus on its core consumer business.

Bay Area's 23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce and discontinues therapeutics division

23andMe is undergoing major layoffs and restructuring to focus on its core consumer business amidst ongoing financial struggles.

After its entire board resigned overnight, 23andMe will cut over 200 employees and its cancer research in an urgent bid to nurse the company back to health

23andMe is restructuring by laying off 40% of its workforce and ceasing therapy programs to focus on its core consumer business.

23andMe sinking

23andMe experienced a dramatic decline in market value due to privacy concerns and changing public sentiment about genetic testing.

23andMe lays off 40% of its workforce, ends therapeutics division | CBC News

23andMe is undergoing significant layoffs and restructuring to focus on its core business amidst financial turmoil.

23andMe is laying off 40 percent of its staff

23andMe is laying off over 200 employees, impacting 40% of its workforce, to save costs and focus on its core consumer business.

South SF-based genetic testing company laying off 40% of workforce

23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce and discontinuing its therapeutic program to focus on its core consumer business.

Bay Area's 23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce and discontinues therapeutics division

23andMe is undergoing major layoffs and restructuring to focus on its core consumer business amidst ongoing financial struggles.

After its entire board resigned overnight, 23andMe will cut over 200 employees and its cancer research in an urgent bid to nurse the company back to health

23andMe is restructuring by laying off 40% of its workforce and ceasing therapy programs to focus on its core consumer business.

23andMe sinking

23andMe experienced a dramatic decline in market value due to privacy concerns and changing public sentiment about genetic testing.
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#health

Mathew Knowles shares importance of genetic testing 5 years after male breast cancer diagnosis

Mathew Knowles emphasizes the importance of proactive health measures and genetic testing in battling male breast cancer.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 40. The doctors asked for my family medical history but I'm donor-conceived | Sarah Dingle

Health does not guarantee protection from serious diseases like breast cancer, which may not show obvious symptoms.

Mathew Knowles shares importance of genetic testing 5 years after male breast cancer diagnosis

Mathew Knowles emphasizes the importance of proactive health measures and genetic testing in battling male breast cancer.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 40. The doctors asked for my family medical history but I'm donor-conceived | Sarah Dingle

Health does not guarantee protection from serious diseases like breast cancer, which may not show obvious symptoms.
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Curious about your cancer risk, or if your child might develop learning disabilities? There's a genetic test for that-but it may not be accurate

The rise of direct-to-consumer genetic testing offers easy access to health risk insights, but information quality and utility vary significantly.

US startup charging couples to screen embryos for IQ'

Heliospect Genomics offers embryo screening for IQ, inviting ethical controversies surrounding genetic enhancement.
#cancer-research

Meet the woman who baked her way through cancer

Kathie's baking reflects her journey with cancer, showing resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.

Catching cancer early: hospital urges more Black women to consider genetic testing | CBC News

Breast cancer more aggressive in Black women
Importance of genetic screening for BRCA1/2

Meet the woman who baked her way through cancer

Kathie's baking reflects her journey with cancer, showing resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.

Catching cancer early: hospital urges more Black women to consider genetic testing | CBC News

Breast cancer more aggressive in Black women
Importance of genetic screening for BRCA1/2
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#cybersecurity
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1 month ago
Privacy professionals

23andMe faces an uncertain future. Here's how to delete your DNA data while you can.

23andMe faces customer concerns about data privacy following a data breach and potential company changes.

Hackers access profiles of nearly 7 million 23andMe customers

A hacker or hackers have accessed nearly seven million profiles of 23andMe customers, including users' ancestry reports and other personal information.
The hackers were able to access 5.5 million profiles that use the DNA Relatives feature and a subset of family tree information on 1.4 million DNA Relatives profiles.

23andMe faces an uncertain future. Here's how to delete your DNA data while you can.

23andMe faces customer concerns about data privacy following a data breach and potential company changes.

Hackers access profiles of nearly 7 million 23andMe customers

A hacker or hackers have accessed nearly seven million profiles of 23andMe customers, including users' ancestry reports and other personal information.
The hackers were able to access 5.5 million profiles that use the DNA Relatives feature and a subset of family tree information on 1.4 million DNA Relatives profiles.
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Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?

The availability of a blood test for Alzheimer's raises complex emotional questions for those with a family history of the disease.
#breast-cancer-awareness

'Today' star Jill Martin still dealing with 'mental trauma' 1 year after breast cancer battle

Jill Martin reflects on her journey post-breast cancer, emphasizing gratitude for survival alongside ongoing emotional and physical challenges.

Olivia Munn Had Double Mastectomy After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Being proactive about health is important, even with negative genetic test results.
Risk assessment for breast cancer can be life-saving, prompting early detection.

Charity encourages genetic testing to prevent breast cancer, aid research | CBC News

Genetic testing can reveal gene mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2, indicating a higher risk of breast cancer.
Early detection through genetic testing allows for preventive measures like mastectomy or regular screenings to improve outcomes and contribute to research.

'Today' star Jill Martin still dealing with 'mental trauma' 1 year after breast cancer battle

Jill Martin reflects on her journey post-breast cancer, emphasizing gratitude for survival alongside ongoing emotional and physical challenges.

Olivia Munn Had Double Mastectomy After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Being proactive about health is important, even with negative genetic test results.
Risk assessment for breast cancer can be life-saving, prompting early detection.

Charity encourages genetic testing to prevent breast cancer, aid research | CBC News

Genetic testing can reveal gene mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2, indicating a higher risk of breast cancer.
Early detection through genetic testing allows for preventive measures like mastectomy or regular screenings to improve outcomes and contribute to research.
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'Ferrari in a junkyard': Mules sold at auction are rare, endangered horses

Przewalski's horse, a critically endangered species protected under the Endangered Species Act, was potentially found at a livestock auction in the US.

Mom writes another children's book after testing positive for BRCA2 mutation

Fostering self-advocacy and sharing family medical history helps empower individuals in healthcare settings and influences future generations.
#prostate-cancer

At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers

At-home saliva tests may be more effective than blood tests for identifying genetic factors related to prostate cancer risk.

Scientists develop cheap and quick spit test for prostate cancer

A saliva-based DNA test for prostate cancer could revolutionize early detection and reduce unnecessary treatments.

At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers

At-home saliva tests may be more effective than blood tests for identifying genetic factors related to prostate cancer risk.

Scientists develop cheap and quick spit test for prostate cancer

A saliva-based DNA test for prostate cancer could revolutionize early detection and reduce unnecessary treatments.
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A New Test Predicts Who Will Benefit Most from Weight-Loss Drugs

Genetic test MyPhenome can predict response to weight-loss drug semaglutide with 75% accuracy, categorizing people into four types of weight gain.
#risk-factors

How to Talk to Your Family About Their Heart Health History

HOCM is a common genetic heart disease impacting 1 in 500 people.
Genetic testing can help identify HOCM and other heritable heart conditions, prompting early screening for family members.

Olivia Munn Was Diagnosed With Luminal B Breast Cancer - Here's What That Means

Luminal B breast cancer is more common in patients under 50.
Factors like family history, dense breasts, late childbirth, no children, late menopause, and early period can increase breast cancer risk.

How to Talk to Your Family About Their Heart Health History

HOCM is a common genetic heart disease impacting 1 in 500 people.
Genetic testing can help identify HOCM and other heritable heart conditions, prompting early screening for family members.

Olivia Munn Was Diagnosed With Luminal B Breast Cancer - Here's What That Means

Luminal B breast cancer is more common in patients under 50.
Factors like family history, dense breasts, late childbirth, no children, late menopause, and early period can increase breast cancer risk.
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Pregnant at 35: The start of "advanced maternal age" shouldn't be feared

35-year-olds show better prenatal outcomes than slightly younger individuals.
New ACOG guidelines recommend considering pregnancy risks in five-year age groups instead of one big advanced maternal age group.

New GHOST SHARK with feathery fins discovered 2,500 feet under the sea

Scientists discovered new ghost shark species near Phuket, Thailand after genetic testing.
The new species has distinct features like black, feathery fins and gigantic green eyes.
#early-detection

Olivia Munn reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer

Olivia Munn shares breast cancer diagnosis on Instagram with a message of hope and awareness.
Early detection through proactive health measures like genetic testing and risk assessment can make a difference in treatment options.

Lynch syndrome: Regular bowel cancer checks for those at highest risk

Regular cancer checks for Lynch syndrome can save lives by detecting cancers early.
Genetic testing for Lynch syndrome is now available for those with bowel and endometrial cancer.

Olivia Munn reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer

Olivia Munn shares breast cancer diagnosis on Instagram with a message of hope and awareness.
Early detection through proactive health measures like genetic testing and risk assessment can make a difference in treatment options.

Lynch syndrome: Regular bowel cancer checks for those at highest risk

Regular cancer checks for Lynch syndrome can save lives by detecting cancers early.
Genetic testing for Lynch syndrome is now available for those with bowel and endometrial cancer.
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#23andMe

'It scared the hell out of me,' says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe | CBC News

A proposed class-action lawsuit against 23andMe is expected to include more people in Canada after the company revealed a data breach affecting millions of customers.
The breach exposed delicate personal data, including birth year, geographic location, health information, and DNA profiles.
Experts warn that data breaches like this serve as a warning to individuals considering sharing their sensitive genetic information with testing companies.

23andMe Wants To Make CTV Part Of Its DNA | AdExchanger

23andMe launches campaign to raise awareness about its health services
The campaign features testimonials from users who discovered health issues through genetic testing
23andMe targets new users through surveys and audience profiling

'It scared the hell out of me,' says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe | CBC News

A proposed class-action lawsuit against 23andMe is expected to include more people in Canada after the company revealed a data breach affecting millions of customers.
The breach exposed delicate personal data, including birth year, geographic location, health information, and DNA profiles.
Experts warn that data breaches like this serve as a warning to individuals considering sharing their sensitive genetic information with testing companies.

23andMe Wants To Make CTV Part Of Its DNA | AdExchanger

23andMe launches campaign to raise awareness about its health services
The campaign features testimonials from users who discovered health issues through genetic testing
23andMe targets new users through surveys and audience profiling
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23andMe admits hackers accessed 6.9 million users' DNA Relatives data

A recent breach at 23andMe leaked data belonging to 6.9 million users
The breach affected around 5.5 million users with DNA Relatives enabled and 1.4 million people with family tree profiles accessed

Ten People on Finding Out They Have the Alzheimer's Gene

Knowing genetic risk for Alzheimer's through tests like 23andMe's APOE4 can lead to anxiety without actionable solutions.

Scientists uncover genetic disorder that may affect thousands around world

Discovery of a genetic disorder with severe disabilities affecting hundreds of thousands worldwide.
#data-breach

23andMe's disastrous data breach just landed it a regulatory probe

Regulators are jointly investigating 23andMe's data breach to assess the extent of information exposure, adequacy of safeguards, and notification compliance.
from www.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Canada, U.K. launch joint privacy probe into 23andMe data breach | CBC News

The Privacy Commissioners of Canada and the UK are collaborating to investigate a data breach at 23andMe, focusing on the breach's scope and safeguards for sensitive information.
from www.bbc.com
5 months ago

Genetic testing firm 23andMe investigated over hack

UK and Canada data watchdogs to investigate 23andMe over a data breach affecting 6.9 million people in October 2023.

23andMe's disastrous data breach just landed it a regulatory probe

Regulators are jointly investigating 23andMe's data breach to assess the extent of information exposure, adequacy of safeguards, and notification compliance.

Canada, U.K. launch joint privacy probe into 23andMe data breach | CBC News

The Privacy Commissioners of Canada and the UK are collaborating to investigate a data breach at 23andMe, focusing on the breach's scope and safeguards for sensitive information.

Genetic testing firm 23andMe investigated over hack

UK and Canada data watchdogs to investigate 23andMe over a data breach affecting 6.9 million people in October 2023.
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