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23andMe, who does it profit?

Posted on November 13, 2019 by CM

Combining data analytics and healthcare raises interesting questions of ethics. In a context where consumer data are an increasingly valuable currency globally and concerns for individual privacy becomes widespread, what is 23andMe’s situation?

Ancestry.com

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Curtis Christensen

Ancestry.com is combining cutting edge DNA testing with Family Trees to create and unlock value.

23andme: The power of genetic correlations

Posted on April 5, 2017 by YuvalG

Science brings you far, a ton of data brings you farther.

Ancestry.com: Crowdsourcing Genealogy

Posted on March 20, 2017 by shsenior

Ancestry.com uses a combination of technology, historical archives, DNA testing and the contributions of members to help amateur genealogists trace their family histories. Ancestry has over 2.5M paying subscribers and over 20Bn records dating back to the 13th century that […]

23andMe: Current personal genomics market leader turned market loser?

Posted on February 2, 2017 by changeme_43

Pivotal decision to not invest in new genetic technology to undercut 23andMe’s future position in the consumer genomics space

23andMe – DNA analytics and the future of personalized medicine

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Y.S.H.

DNA analytics and the future of personalized medicine

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