23andMe Files for Bankruptcy, as CEO Anne Wojcicki Resigns

  • Remember to delete your data and destroy any held samples before it's sold and too late.

    https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bont...

    It took me a good 30 minutes to complete the process and a few refreshes later I got the deletion email. Make sure you revoke the consent for storing your samples if you haven't already _before_ this process just in case.

  • Did you all seriously expect this company to be evergreen?

    Your data is now the primary source of their valuation in a sale.

  • I remember when they just started. Junped on the bandwagon right away. I assumed that so much data would yield some practical results almost immediately. It’s been what, 10 plus years? I’m kinda sad about this.

  • Discussion (451 points, 15 hours ago, 370 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43457666

  • 23andMe stock was once worth $320 USD, now it sits at 73 cents. It's like a reverse BTC.

  • How much would it cost for a large community of activists to buy this thing and burn it to the ground? I'd contribute.

  • I wonder if Wojcicki regrets not throwing in a few extra bucks on her offer for taking it private.

  • Reminder that you can download your raw DNA data before deleting it

  • Still blows my mind people paid to give these guys their DNA lol

  • Yet another notable SPAC flameout?

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