Direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies have quickly gained a strong foothold in society, with sites like 23andme garnering more than 14 million users worldwide since its inception in 2006. Though popular, 23andme had a doozy of an October this year with headlines highlighting a data leak targeting a specific heritage and a partnership with GSK to sell your information. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about 23andme and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad October. 

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This week's booze of choice: Warm apple cider and a "splash" of whiskey 

Sources:

• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-30/23andme-will-give-gsk-access-to-consumer-dna-data?leadSource=reddit_wall