by Corey Fourier, Senior Data Engineer At ThinkGenetic, Inc. our goal is to reduce the time to diagnosis for genetic and rare conditions. Given they are rare, we must be… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic and Guardian Research Network Announce Partnership
Guardian Research Network® and ThinkGenetic Announce Collaborative Partnership to Accelerate Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Patients with Genetic Diseases and Inherited Predisposition to Cancer Joint effort recognizes combined missions to support… CONTINUE
July is Hemochromatosis Awareness Month
by Jennifer Dykeman, MMSc Candidate Many people might not even know they have Hemochromatosis, a common genetic condition that can be diagnosed through a simple blood test. In honor of… CONTINUE
New Study Results: Severity scoring system to identify patient risk for genetic conditions #NSGC21
Development and implementation of an automated severity scoring system to identify patients at possible increased risk for specific genetic conditions NSGC 2021 Poster UM353 Authors: Dawn Laney, MS, CGC 1,2… CONTINUE
Taking a Closer Look at Advocacy: Accelerating The Cures of Tomorrow
More than just an organization, advocacy partner, the Rare Genomics Institute (RG), is a community dedicated to helping rare disease patients find hope for a cure. Sharing a mission of… CONTINUE
Could a Biological Trojan Horse Help Us Cure Genetic Diseases?
Most medical treatments fall into four broad categories based on their goal: Preventive/prophylactic – avoiding the disease altogether Disease management – taking steps to ensure a long and healthy life… CONTINUE
Taking a Closer Look at Advocacy: Creating Hope with a Support Network for the Rare Disease Community
ThinkGenetic is honored to partner with many incredible organizations, each with their own stories, struggles and triumphs. This month, we are taking a moment to highlight the incredible work of… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Partners with Genome Medical
New Partnership Strengthens ThinkGenetic’s Continued Effort to Reduce Time to Diagnosis In an influential move for the genetics community, ThinkGenetic (ThinkGenetic.com) and Genome Medical (GenomeMedical.com), a nationwide specialty medical practice… CONTINUE
Do You Love Your Genetic Condition?
Over the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with patients at various stages in their diagnostic odyssey. I’ve seen people who have lived their whole lives knowing… CONTINUE
The FDA Adds Gene Therapy to the Menu
Sometimes (read: most of the time), I think we as a society are pretty spoiled. Unlike our ancestors, we live in an age where many medical conditions and ailments can… CONTINUE
Stealth BioTherapeutics Supports Addition of Mitochondrial Genetic Diseases in ThinkGenetic Knowledge Base
In a public press release this week, ThinkGenetic announced that Stealth BioTherapeutics (Stealth) has funded content design, content creation, and clinical trials advertising for mitochondrial diseases. As a first step… CONTINUE
Resilience: The Art of Caregiving
Preparing for Curves, Bumps, and Wrong Turns by Adding a Dose of Resilience By Adrienne D. Witol, PsyD, R Psych, Guest Contributor Editor’s Note: I am so tickled that my colleague… CONTINUE
Banging on the Newborn Screening Testing Ceiling: Unsung Hero-Advocates in Genetics
Can you hear that faint thumping? The one that syncs with your heart when you lie quietly in bed after the kids are finally asleep after B-B-B (Bath-Book-Bed)? That is… CONTINUE
Genetic disease. Genetic condition. Genetic disorder. Is there a difference?
This question comes up often. To be honest, even after my training in genetic counseling, I’ve had to Google the difference between these terms not just once, but multiple times…. CONTINUE
How Animals Help Us Understand Genetic Disease
Did you know that more than 50% of Americans own pets? Whether they have cats, dogs, horses, birds, or tropical fish – Americans are pet lovers. And while ThinkGenetic focuses… CONTINUE
Recent ThinkGenetic.com Condition Additions for 07/30/2017
ThinkGenetic strives to create, update, and review content regularly to ensure the information we provide is accurate, referenced, and available 24/7 to anyone searching for answers on genetic conditions and… CONTINUE
Recent ThinkGenetic.com Condition Additions for 06/23/2017
ThinkGenetic strives to create, update, and review content regularly to ensure the information we provide is accurate, referenced, and available 24/7 to anyone searching for answers on genetic conditions and… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Announces Deepti Babu, MS, CGC as Vice President of Communications and Patient Advocacy
ThinkGenetic is happy to announce the hire of certified genetic counselor and medical writer, Deepti Babu, to Vice President of Communications and Patient Advocacy. She will have the primary responsibility… CONTINUE
“Something Smells… Fishy”: The Use of Smell in Genetic Diagnoses
Genetic diseases can be diagnosed using a variety of methods: physical exam, personal/family medical history, or tests performed in a laboratory. But, did you know that smells can also be… CONTINUE
Prince: A Pfeiffer Syndrome Father
Prince was one of the most successful musicians of all time. For over four decades he created a steady stream of Grammy and AMA award-winning music. Behind his music, his troubled childhood… CONTINUE
Site Update for Week of 12/01/2016
ThinkGenetic strives to create, update and review content regularly to ensure the information we provide is accurate, referenced and available 24/7 to anyone searching for answers on genetic diseases and… CONTINUE
Weekly Site Update for 10/25/2016
ThinkGenetic strives to create, update and review content regularly to ensure the information we provide is accurate, referenced and available 24/7 to our audience. If you wish to see your… CONTINUE
Top Five Reasons to Join a Support Group
Living with or being the caregiver, family member, or friend of someone living with a genetic condition can be overwhelming at times. In addition to having questions and concerns, many… CONTINUE