23andMe Cuts 40% Of Workforce, Discontinues Drug Development

23andMe cut 40% of its workforce and will discontinue its therapeutic program as part of ongoing restructuring. This comes after a data breach, series of layoffs and the resignation of its board members.

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OTC genetic testing company 23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce, more than 200 people, as part of a business restructuring plan to streamline operations.

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