Nearly 2 million 23andMe customers representing 15 percent of the company's database, have asked the genetic testing company to delete their data in the wake of its bankruptcy and pending sale to Regeneron. Breitbart News has included the steps to remove yourself or your loved one from the company's database as well. The post Americans Are Rushing to Delete Their DNA Profile from 23andMe – Here’s How to Do It appeared first on Breitbart. Politics
House Democrats sent letters to the potential buyers of the genetic testing company, asking how they plan to protect customer genetic data under a change of ownership. Politics
More than two dozen states have sued 23andMe to block the sale of genetic data without customers' permission. Economics
The genetic-testing company, which collected DNA data from users, is for sale in bankruptcy court. Now, 27 states and the District of Columbia oppose selling the data without express consent. Economics
States argue that biological samples, DNA data, health-related traits and medical records are too sensitive to be sold without each person's express, informed consent. Politics
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Customs and Border Protection has swabbed the DNA of migrant children as young as 4, whose genetic data is uploaded to an FBI-run database that can track them if they commit crimes in the future. Events
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced a plan to acquire the bankrupt genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million, raising privacy concerns as the pharmaceutical giant will gain access to the genetic data of over 15 million customers. The post Former Silicon Valley DNA Darling 23andMe Acquired by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals appeared first on Breitbart. Politics
Genetic data will be safeguarded with 23andMe sale, drugmaker vows The Washington Post Politics