American - Scientist | July 28, 1973 -
I think there's a lot of misunderstanding about genetic information and what you can and cannot learn. One of the things we try to do is educate individuals that knowing information is empowering.
Anne Wojcicki
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One of the most exciting aspects of 23andMe is that we're enabling you to watch a revolution unfold live during your lifetime, and I think that the decoding of the genome, in my opinion, is the most fascinating discovery of our lifetime, and you get to be part of it.
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A solid foundation in genetics is increasingly important for everyone.
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I think there's a lot of misunderstanding about genetic information and what you can and cannot learn.
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Just as computer technology and the Internet created whole new industries and extraordinary benefits for people that extend into almost every realm of human endeavor from education to transportation to medicine, genetics will undoubtedly benefit people everywhere in ways we can't even imagine but know will surely occur.
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I was brought up with a scientific outlook on life. It's the way my father deciphers the world - whether it's football, politics or hairstyles. So I don't get anxious about the future, because I was raised to believe and accept that nothing stays the same, and the best way to survive is to adapt.
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The challenge in a startup is you hit a lot of turbulence, and you want people who understand that it's just turbulence and not a crisis.
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You don't do new things and try to change the system without generating debate.
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There should be choice in healthcare.
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The FDA serves a real purpose: To protect public health.
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Most important about what Ashoka is doing is that they make people believe that change is possible. That belief can go viral.
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Obesity is awesome from a Wall Street perspective. It's not just one disease - there are all sorts of related diseases to profit from.
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