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23andMe Lays Off 100 Workers Amid Shrinking Demand for DNA Tests
Technology

23andMe Lays Off 100 Workers Amid Shrinking Demand for DNA Tests

It's not the hot market the company predicted.
Jon Fingas | 2 min read
Being a Morning Person Is in Your DNA, Says 23andMe

Being a Morning Person Is in Your DNA, Says 23andMe

The results of the new study point to 15 different DNA locations associated with being "a morning person."
Hilary Brueck | 2 min read
FDA Clears 23andMe to Provide (Some) Genetic Data to Customers

FDA Clears 23andMe to Provide (Some) Genetic Data to Customers

The startup can now market direct-to-consumer genetic tests that include carrier status, wellness trait and ancestry reports.
Laura Entis | 3 min read
Meet Color Genomics, the Startup That Wants to Make Genetic Testing Less Expensive

Meet Color Genomics, the Startup That Wants to Make Genetic Testing Less Expensive

The Silicon Valley startup just raised $15 million in funding from PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, Yahoo's Jerry Yang and other high-profile investors.
Leena Rao | 3 min read
FDA Grants 23andMe Approval to Sell Test for Rare Genetic Condition

FDA Grants 23andMe Approval to Sell Test for Rare Genetic Condition

It's a small but definite step towards 23andMe's goal of selling DNA kits again.
Laura Entis | 2 min read

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FDA Tells 23andMe to Quit Selling Genetic Testing Kits

The Food and Drug Administration said the popular genetics testing kits are being sold without 'marketing clearance or approval.'
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