EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 8 MIN
Spit Happens! The History of 23andMe
from Nice Genes! · host Genome BC
The story of 23andMe has more twists than a soap opera. Spit parties, ghosting the FDA, unicorn valuations, and massive data breaches—this company has done it all. In this Gene Short, Sarah Lando walks Dr. Kaylee Byers through the drama behind the headlines, and what it all means if you’re thinking about exploring your own ancestry DNA.Resources1. The rise and fall of 23andMe - Business Insider2. The rise and fall and rise again of 23andMe - Nature
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The story of 23andMe has more twists than a soap opera. Spit parties, ghosting the FDA, unicorn valuations, and massive data breaches—this company has done it all. In this Gene Short, Sarah Lando walks Dr. Kaylee Byers through the drama behind the headlines, and what it all means if you’re thinking about exploring your own ancestry DNA.Resources1. The rise and fall of 23andMe - Business Insider2. The rise and fall and rise again of 23andMe - Nature
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