Episode 121: 23andwe
Nov 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 121
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Episode description
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies have quickly gained a strong foothold in society, with sites like 23andme garnering more than 14 million users worldwide since its inception in 2006. Though popular, 23andme had a doozy of an October this year with headlines highlighting a data leak targeting a specific heritage and a partnership with GSK to sell your information. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about 23andme and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad October.
Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: Warm apple cider and a "splash" of whiskey
Sources:
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-30/23andme-will-give-gsk-access-to-consumer-dna-data?leadSource=reddit_wall
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna119324
- https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/media/press-releases/gsk-and-23andme-sign-agreement-to-leverage-genetic-insights-for-the-development-of-novel-medicines/
- https://www.genomeweb.com/business-news/23andme-gsk-ink-20m-expanded-collaboration-broaden-access-genetic-database
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/23andme-is-terrifying-but-not-for-the-reasons-the-fda-thinks/
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