Genetics · 3 min read
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Genetics
How your DNA shapes health and family planning — inheritance, genetic risk, and what testing can reveal.
Genetics · 8 min read
The ultimate guide to genetic testing before pregnancy: actionable advice for couples
What you need to know about genetic testing and whether you and your partner should get genetic testing before you get pregnant.
Genetics · 4 min read
A board-certified genetic counselor explains what genetic risk means — and what testing can tell you
Is there a genetic test for heart disease? Alzheimer’s? Diabetes? Discover what the latest science has to offer and how it could help your family.
Genetics · 6 min read
Can Autism be Inherited? 5 Myths about Autism Genetics
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a strong genetic component, but many misconceptions persist about its inheritance and risk factors. This article debunks five…
Genetics · 8 min read
Genetic risk scores are most accurate in the populations with the most data
Genetic risk scores have more predictive power in people of European descent because they are based on large genetic studies which have been done primarily in t…
Genetics · 5 min read
Exploring the yield of PGT-WGS from young adult ICU admissions
We review a study of genetic sequencing data from young-adult ICU admissions to evaluate the fraction of disease-causing variants which would have been reported…
Genetics · 5 min read
Identifying Your Healthiest Embryo
Introducing our Family History Risk Calculator for embryo reports, a tool to help couples better estimate their embryos’ disease risk.
Genetics · 9 min read
Polygenic embryo screening and your family
Introducing our Polygenic Risk Calculator, to help families understand the risk reduction that embryo prioritization can achieve for common chronic diseases
Genetics · 9 min read
How much does genetic testing cost? Why prices depend on how “in-depth” testing labs read your DNA
Not all genetic tests are created equal — here’s how different testing technologies combined with how much DNA is analyzed impact the prices you pay.
Genetics · 8 min read
Is there genetic testing for breast cancer?
Do you or a family member have a history of breast cancer? Find out your genetic risk of breast cancer through genetic testing using the latest science.
Genetics · 3 min read
Genetic testing on embryos — will biopsy hurt my embryo?
Many patients worry that the small sample removed from the embryo to perform preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) will harm their embryo. This article explains…
Genetics · 8 min read
Genetics 101: What exactly does “heritability” mean?
We often talk about diseases as being heritable or not. But what do heritability estimates mean in a statistical context and how are they measured?
Genetics · 7 min read
What is the difference between monogenic and polygenic diseases?
Are you concerned about a specific disease running in your family? Find out about the genetics underlying different types of diseases.
Genetics · 8 min read
What you need to know about genetic tests available before and during pregnancy
What are your genetic testing options prior to conception and during a pregnancy? Here’s an overview of the types of tests available, as explained by a genetic …
Genetics · 6 min read
Which DNA test is the most accurate? Beginner’s guide on how to evaluate genetic tests
How can you be sure a genetic test is accurate? Here’s a framework for how to evaluate how valid and useful different genetic tests are to you.
Genetics · 6 min read
Is there a genetic test for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Advanced genetic testing can now see if the genetic component to IBD can be quantified for you and your family. Find out the latest science.
Genetics · 8 min read
Is there genetic testing for prostate cancer?
Do you have a family member with prostate cancer? Find out your genetic risk of prostate cancer through genetic testing using the latest science.
Genetics · 3 min read
How does diabetes impact the severity of COVID-19 outcomes? Can getting COVID cause diabetes?
Get timely answers on the latest information and research regarding the relationship between diabetes and COVID-19 risk. Find out what you can do to protect you…
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