23andme

Spitting Into The Future

Lee Schneider | Posted 11.21.2009 | Living


Lee Schneider

There's a cheap way to know the future and it involves popping a little bit of your spit in the mail.

23AndMe: Layoffs Confirmed At Google-Backed Startup

techcrunch.com | Posted 10.30.2009 | Technology


23andMe was founded by Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki back in 2006. Investors include biotech powerhouse Genentech, as well as New Enterprise Associates...

Why I Spat and Why You Should Care

Michelle Lamar | Posted 05.04.2009 | Living


Michelle Lamar

My siblings and I don't have our parents, so being able to spit into a cup and find some of the answers to our family health history is a blessing and a tremendous opportunity.

The Power of Pregnancy -- Working Together, Women Can Help Make it Safer

Anne Wojcicki and Linda Avey | Posted 05.02.2009 | Living


Anne Wojcicki and Linda Avey

Giving birth, whether in medically-advanced countries or in the developing world, is shrouded in mystery. Women have to face pregnancy with a "wait and see" approach to whether it will go well, or not.

The Patient Empowerment Revolution

Katie Hood | Posted 10.25.2008 | Living


Katie Hood

Sergey Brin's disclosure last week that he carries a genetic mutation increasing his risk for Parkinson's managed to put the genetics-driven revolution in health care back into the headlines.

Spit Parties: DNA Sampling Hits The Social Circuit

New York Times | ALLEN SALKIN | Posted 10.15.2008 | Style


As a soundtrack that included "Whole Lotta Love" blasted, the couple were submitting samples for tests that could reveal disturbing news, like his pro...