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What happens when the company that owns your DNA goes bust?

Mar 31, 2025
Jenny Kleeman, a journalist and author, dives into the fallout of 23andMe's bankruptcy and its implications for the millions who shared their DNA. She explores the chilling risks to genetic data security and whether our identities are truly anonymous anymore. Discussing personal motivations behind DNA testing, she unpacks the ethical dilemmas of data ownership and the emotional burden of unexpected results. The conversation also touches on the uncertain future of genetic data companies and the rising concerns over privacy in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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