Why I regret using 23andMe: I gave up my DNA just to find out I'm British

23andMe is facing implosion. As the once-promising genetic testing company flounders - losing 98% of its $6bn value, all its independent board members, nearly half its staff - many of its 15 million customers are scrambling to delete their DNA data from the company's archives. I am one of them. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. My reluctant path to 23andMe began in 2016, when I ordered a kit in the mail. After letting the box sit on my desk for weeks, I finally spit in…