Expert guides on all things genetics & fertility

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Is Kidney Cancer Hereditary?

Many parents ask, "Is kidney cancer hereditary?" when planning a family, especially for those undergoing IVF (in vitro fertilization) with preimplantation genet…

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Is Ovarian Cancer Hereditary?

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Is Pancreatic Cancer Hereditary?

While most pancreatic cancers are sporadic (around 90% of cases with no inherited cause), a significant minority are indeed linked to inherited genetic factors.…

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Is Prostate Cancer Hereditary?

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, affecting about 1 in 9 men. With such prevalence, prospective parents often ask whether prostate cance…

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Is Renal Cancer Hereditary?

Renal cancer (kidney cancer) is rarely hereditary – inherited factors account for only about 5–8% of cases (Hereditary Kidney Cancer Syndromes - NCI). Most kidn…

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Is Schizophrenia Environmental or Genetic?

Given its impact, understanding what causes schizophrenia – and whether it is environmental or genetic – is crucial. Researchers have long studied the origins o…

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Is Schizophrenia Genetic?

Given its impact and tendency to run in families, many people wonder how much of schizophrenia is genetic versus influenced by other factors. In this guide, we …

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Is Skin Cancer Hereditary?

Inherited mutations can significantly increase the risk of specific skin cancers, especially melanoma. Understanding these hereditary risks is crucial for famil…

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My Brother Has Schizophrenia—What Does That Mean for My Future Kids?

Schizophrenia can run in families, but it’s not as simple as one gene = one outcome. The good news is that modern reproductive genetics, including advanced test…

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Paternal Age and Birth Defects: What Prospective IVF Parents Should Know

Advanced paternal age – typically referring to men in their 40s and beyond – is increasingly recognized as a contributing factor to genetic risks in offspring. …

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Preconception Genetic Testing: Can It Assess Autism Risk?

Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) during IVF aims to prevent parents from passing on serious genetic conditions to their children. This post explores whethe…

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Whitepaper: Validating Orchid’s Prostate Cancer Genetic Risk Score

Orchid's reports include a genetic risk score (GRS) for prostate cancer, validated on UK Biobank data. We share our methods and findings, including how the scor…

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Whitepaper: Validating Orchid’s Psoriasis Genetic Risk Score

Orchid's reports include a genetic risk score (GRS) for psoriasis, validated on UK Biobank data. We share our methods and findings, including how the score stra…

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Whitepaper: Validating Orchid’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Genetic Risk Score

Orchid's reports include a genetic risk score (GRS) for rheumatoid arthritis, validated on UK Biobank data. We share our methods and findings, including how the…

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Risk of Birth Defects with Age: What Prospective IVF Parents Should Know

Medical research has established a clear link between advancing parental age – especially maternal age – and increased chances of certain birth defects. Older e…

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Whitepaper: Validating Orchid’s Schizophrenia Genetic Risk Score

Orchid's reports include a genetic risk score (GRS) for schizophrenia, validated on UK Biobank data. We share our methods and findings, including how the score …

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Whitepaper: Validating Orchid’s Class III Obesity Genetic Risk Score

Orchid's reports include a genetic risk score (GRS) for class III obesity, validated on UK Biobank data. We share our methods and findings, including how the sc…

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The Most Common Neurodevelopmental Disorders

For prospective parents considering IVF, it’s natural to worry about neurodevelopmental disorders and how they might affect your future child. The good news is …