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23andMe's Fall From $6 Billion To Nearly $0


The once-hot DNA-testing company is struggling to profit. From a report: Five years ago, 23andMe was one of the hottest startups in the world. Millions of people were spitting into its test tubes to learn about their ancestry. Oprah had named its kit one of her favorite things; Lizzo dressed up as o...

Oprah had named its kit one of her favorite things; Lizzo dressed up as one for Halloween; Eddie Murphy name-checked the company on "Saturday Night Live." Forbes anointed Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe's chief executive and a Silicon Valley celebrity, as the "newest self-made billionaire." Known for her quirky charm and informal style -- she typically wears workout gear to the office -- Wojcicki, 50, has been searching for fresh capital.

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