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Anne Wojcicki Seeks Restart of 23andMe Bankruptcy Auction

6/4/2025

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Anne Wojcicki, the visionary behind 23andMe, is urging a U.S. judge to restart the auction for her genetic testing company, which recently fell into bankruptcy following a data breach and dwindling interest. With Regeneron Pharmaceuticals at the forefront with a $256 million offer, Wojcicki argues that the auction process has been marred by unfair practices.

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Anne Wojcicki, the visionary behind 23andMe, is urging a U.S. judge to restart the auction for her genetic testing company, which recently fell into bankruptcy following a data breach and dwindling interest. With Regeneron Pharmaceuticals at the forefront with a $256 million offer, Wojcicki argues that the auction process has been marred by unfair practices.