23andMe is a consumer genetics company focused on ancestry, traits, and basic health risk reports. ReadyGenome is focused on medical preparedness. The products share DNA as a starting point, but that's where the similarity ends.
23andMe reads about 600,000 positions — less than 0.02% of your genome. ReadyGenome performs whole genome sequencing — all 3 billion base pairs. The difference is between a summary and the complete source code.
23andMe tells you where your ancestors came from and whether you might like cilantro. ReadyGenome stores your complete biological blueprint so that precision medicine can work for you when you need it — cancer treatment, drug compatibility, gene therapy.
23andMe has been involved in data sharing controversies and experienced a major data breach in 2023 affecting nearly 7 million users. ReadyGenome does not sell, share, or monetize your genomic data. Your genome is yours — encrypted and private.
23andMe does not provide MHC typing. ReadyGenome includes it at no additional cost. This single difference could save weeks in a cancer treatment scenario.
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