Johana Bhuiyan, a Senior tech reporter at The Guardian US, and Timothy Caulfield, a law professor specializing in health and biotechnology, delve into the dramatic rise and fall of 23andMe. They discuss the initial excitement surrounding its DNA testing innovation and the ethical challenges of privacy as users now scramble to delete their data post-bankruptcy. The conversation also uncovers the complexities of genetic testing, the impact on personal health, and the evolving accuracy of ancestry results, sparking insights into consumer awareness.
