Tag: Genetic Testing
Ending 23andMe’s Drug Discovery Dream: What Went Wrong?
23andMe, the genetics company that many people have been excited about, recently made a big announcement. The company has decided to stop working on creating new medicines and will be letting go of 40%...
Accurate Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Blood Test with 90% Success Rate
Scientists have recently made a significant advancement in the quest for a simple blood test to accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The study, published in the journal JAMA, revealed that the blood test was approximately...
23andMe Board Rejects Anne Wojcicki’s Offer to Take Company Private
Anne Wojcicki, the co-founder and CEO of 23andMe, made an offer to take the company private, but the board of directors rejected her proposal. The board stated that the offer did not provide a...