Stepping Back Up Amid COVID-19

New data from 23andMe shows that although people became less active early in the COVID-19 pandemic, activity-levels measured in steps have gone back up.

This week 23andMe scientists published findings from the first four months of our COVID-19 study using data from more than a million research participants that found both genetic and non-genetic…

A majority of people have at least one genetic variant in the CYP2C19 gene that may alter how their bodies process commonly prescribed drugs.

Jamie’s experience volunteering at Camp Champ helped to lead 23andMe to add a new Volunteer Time Off benefit for all its employees.

Securing and protecting that data is paramount to 23andMe. We’re committed to keeping our customers’ trust and providing a secure place where they can explore their DNA, knowing their privacy is protected. That starts with giving our customers a choice in whether their data is shared. We also want our customers to clearly understand how their data might be used if they choose to share it, and by whom.

23andMe shares insights from its Lupus Research Study, one of the largest genetic studies of the condition to date. Although the study did not find any new genetic associations, the research did reveal new details on symptoms, and associated conditions.

New data from 23andMe shows that although people became less active early in the COVID-19 pandemic, activity-levels measured in steps have gone back up.

This week 23andMe scientists published findings from the first four months of our COVID-19 study using data from more than a million research participants that found both genetic and non-genetic…

A majority of people have at least one genetic variant in the CYP2C19 gene that may alter how their bodies process commonly prescribed drugs.

Jamie’s experience volunteering at Camp Champ helped to lead 23andMe to add a new Volunteer Time Off benefit for all its employees.

Securing and protecting that data is paramount to 23andMe. We’re committed to keeping our customers’ trust and providing a secure place where they can explore their DNA, knowing their privacy is protected. That starts with giving our customers a choice in whether their data is shared. We also want our customers to clearly understand how their data might be used if they choose to share it, and by whom.

23andMe shares insights from its Lupus Research Study, one of the largest genetic studies of the condition to date. Although the study did not find any new genetic associations, the research did reveal new details on symptoms, and associated conditions.

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