$6B valuation to bankruptcy: 23andMe acquired by nonprofit research institute TTAM, Anne Wojcicki announces

TTAM Research Institute acquires 23andMe in a $305 million bankruptcy sale, transitioning the DNA testing giant to a nonprofit model. This move aims to prioritize ethical research, data privacy, and expanded access to genetic insights, particularly for underserved populations. Anne Wojcicki envisions a mission-driven approach, focusing on health equity and scientific collaboration, free from commercial…

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Torrential rains lash Rajasthan: 2 dead, houses inundated, highways cut off; orange alert for Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh

Heavy rains hit Rajasthan, causing two deaths and widespread flooding. Sawai Madhopur experienced the highest rainfall. A collapsed culvert disrupted traffic on National Highway-552. Dams overflowed in Bhilwara and Kota, inundating nearby areas. A man drowned in Ajmer, and a woman was swept away in Jaipur. An orange alert is issued for Udaipur and surrounding…

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