23andMe Holding Co (ME) Stock

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME), a leading human genetics and preventive health company, and Mirador Therapeutics, a next-generation precision medicine company focused on developing first-in-class or best-in-class therapeutics for immunology and inflammation (I&I)-related diseases, today announced a strategic research collaboration. Under the agreement, Mirador will leverage a targeted set of aggregated, de-identified genetic and phenotypic data from the 23andMe research database and its proprietary Mirador360™ development engine to enable target validation and precision medicine.

23andMe announced on Monday it would cut 40% of its workforce, representing more than 200 employees, as part of a restructuring at the company. The genetic testing company is also discontinuing its therapeutics business and winding down its clinical trials; it expects these changes to save $35 million annually.

Genetic testing firm 23andMe announced plans to cut 40% of its workforce, or around 200 jobs, as part of a cost-saving effort aimed at stabilising the company. It will also halt work on its therapy development projects, exploring options to license or sell them.

DNA-testing company 23andMe Holding Co. will slash its workforce by about 40% and discontinue its therapeutics program as part of a restructuring effort to cut costs, the company said Monday.

Genetic testing firm 23andMe said on Monday it is reducing its overall headcount by over 200 employees or about 40% of the workforce, as part of a restructuring program.

Reduces workforce by roughly 40%; expects annualized cost savings of more than $35 million Discontinues development of therapeutics division and commences strategic alternatives process for all in-house therapeutic programs SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) (the “Company” or “23andMe”), a leading human genetics and preventive health company, today announced a business restructuring to streamline operations and reduce costs.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An earlier release under the same headline should have noted 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) (23andMe) will report financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (FY2025) prior to the market opening on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (the prior release incorrectly stated the results would be reported after the market closes). The Company will webcast a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on that date to discuss the quarter's results and report on business progress.

23andMe said it appointed three new independent directors to its board on Monday. All seven of 23andMe's previous directors resigned in September over its "strategic direction.

23andMe appointed three new independent directors to its board, the company said Tuesday. The announcement comes about a month after all seven of 23andMe's previous independent directors abruptly resigned.