Making personalized medicine a reality will require a strong partnership between 23andMe and the physician and medical communities.

The paternalism of the medical industry is insane.

It's crazy to me that in this world of electronic medical records Walmart has so much information about how we shop, but no one has that information about our health. Why can't my doctor say, 'Wow, Anne, based on your lifestyle and behavior, you're five years from being diabetic.' But I can go to Target, and they know exactly what I'm going to buy.

The reality is that the only way change comes is when you lead by example.

I spend a lot of my spare time with my family. My sisters, parents, and in-laws all live nearby.

A solid foundation in genetics is increasingly important for everyone.