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Also: 23andMe's global privacy officer departs for global law firm; Oscar Health hires IBM Watson Health's corporate communications head.
Users of Lark's Wellness Program and Diabetes Prevention Program will now be able to integrate a user's genetic data from 23andMe to get a more personalized experince.
While the test offers information on whether or not certain treatments may be effective, the regulatory agency stressed that the results should never be used in care decisions.
Also: Two telemedicine companies expand their reach, a new sensor for preventing pressure ulcers.
23andMe has emailed developers a warning that an API permitting use of anonymized customer datasets for third-party app development will be shut down in approximately two weeks, CNBC reports.
A group of consumer genetic and personal genomic testing companies have released a set of best practices for handling consumers’ personal genetic data.
23andMe on Wednesday announced that GlaxoSmithKline has invested $300 million to gain exclusive access to the genetic testing startup’s DNA database.
In the last few years consumer genomics has grown in both its offerings and legitimacy.
Consumer gene testing company 23andMe is launching a large online study on the relationship between genetics and weight loss behaviors.