A genetic test meant to introduce you to a lost cousin could also introduce info on your entire lineage to a stranger seeking profit.

When we first wrote this article, it compared 23andMe and Ancestry. Since then, 23andMe has experienced a data breach, a subsequent lawsuit, board members' resignations and layoffs amidst financial ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. California-based 23andMe has filed for ...

23andMe has announced it will file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, and its CEO has stepped down What to know about 23andMe privacy policies, law enforcement and more There are other ways to explore ...

CREATION, MAINTENANCE, AND GOVERNANCE OF THE COURTS. NOW TO THE LATEST ON THE 23 ANDME BANKRUPTCY FILING, THE BOARD’S CHAIR WANTS THE COURTS TO OVERSEE A SALE OF THE COMPANY, AND THE CEO OF THE ...

The order, which amounted to over $6,000, included 30 tests ...

In 2013, Laura Khalil logged in to 23andMe to submit a sample to the DNA testing service to learn more about her Middle Eastern heritage — unaware it would eventually change her life forever. “23andMe ...

Under the Genetic Information Privacy Act, Californians are ensured certain protections, such as being able to delete their account and genetic data, have their ...

23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday. The company says no changes will be made to how it stores, manages or protects customer data up until the sale of its assets is finalized. 23andMe ...

On March 23, 2025, 23andMe, along with its affiliates, filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company’s decision to file for bankruptcy follows in the wake of a 2023 data breach affecting ...

Millions of people have handed their DNA over to genetic testing companies like Ancestry or 23andMe to learn more about their family history. Eric Yarham wanted to learn about his heritage, so he ...