Genomic Medicine

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October 29, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Understanding How Some Dementia Is Hereditary

Your risk for familial Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of hereditary dementia increases if an immediate family member has it

Red-headed patient in dental chair in dentist office with healthcare provider

April 9, 2024/Chronic Pain

Why Redheads May Need More Anesthesia

If you have naturally red hair, feeling the pain may be in your DNA

Scientist hands selecting part of DNA chain and editing with CRISPR technology.

April 25, 2023/Genomic Medicine

The Basics of CRISPR Gene Editing

This evolving technology may one day eliminate conditions like sickle cell anemia and hemophilia

January 12, 2022/Health Conditions

Should You Get Genetic Testing for Huntington’s Disease?

Genetic markers can determine if you’ll develop Huntington’s disease or pass it on to your children

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February 24, 2021/Genomic Medicine

How Your Ancestry and Ethnicity Affect Your Health

Why both nature and nurture matter

December 16, 2020/Genomic Medicine

A Genetic Test You Don’t Need

Testing MTHFR is usually unnecessary

Test tubes and genetic results in background

June 5, 2019/Genomic Medicine

Could the Results of a Genetic Test Affect My Health Insurance Coverage?

The short answer from a genetic counselor

June 15, 2018/Genomic Medicine

How Accurate Are DNA Self-Testing Kits?

Know the pros and cons

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