DNA testing company 23andMe is laying off 100 of its workers as DNA test sales have declined. This represents about 14% of the company’s staff. According to the company’s CEO Anne Wojcicki, there is no clear explanation for why DNA tests have declined but she did cite a variety of factors which includes recession fears … Continue reading “23andMe to Lay Off 100 People For This Reason”
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