On March 23, 2025, genetic testing company 23andMe announced it filed for bankruptcy — sparking a firestorm of articles and online posts advising consumers to delete their personal data in order to ...

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Bankrupt 23andMe is facing a lawsuit over its plans to sell customer genetic information. Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia took legal action this week against 23andMe in the U.S.

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based ...

A court hearing to consider the transaction’s approval is scheduled for June 17, according to 23andMe Justin Sullivan/Getty; Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Genetics company 23andMe is expected to ...

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 ...

The company, which went public in 2021 with a $6 billion valuation, has never turned a profit and faced challenges including a data breach and a class-action lawsuit. 23andMe plans to sell ...

Genetic testing company 23andMe never hit on a sustainable business model and went bankrupt. Now, it's being sold to a non-profit launched by the co-founder, delaying addressing data privacy concerns.

As an adoptee who was placed in foster care at 18 months old, I’ve never known my full racial heritage, family tree, or medical history. People have often suggested I try 23andMe or a similar company ...