23andMe
23andMe is an American personal genomics and biotechnology company that provides direct-to-consumer genetic testing and analysis. The company offers saliva-based DNA testing kits and provides customers with reports on ancestry, traits, and health-related information, as well as access to their raw genetic data. It is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and was founded in 2006 by Anne Wojcicki, with Linda Avey and Paul Cusenza as co-founders.
Historically, 23andMe began selling its genetic tests to consumers in 2007. In 2013 the U.S. Food and
In addition to consumer testing, 23andMe operates a research program that invites customers to participate in