September is Craniofacial Acceptance Month! To celebrate, we would like to take a moment to review cleft lip and palate, two of the most common physical differences seen at birth. … CONTINUE
Is all cancer genetic? Understanding hereditary risk
Editor’s Note: I am so thrilled that my colleague and friend, Jennifer Propst, is able to share her genetic cancer expertise with all of us through this piece. It can… 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
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
Before You Click to Order That Test – Tips for Understanding Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Using advertising such as, ”Begin your genetics journey” to reach an innate desire we have to know what makes us unique, companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com have made direct-to-consumer (DTC)… 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
In the Gray – Understanding Variants of Uncertain Significance or VUS in Your Genetic Testing
The acronyms VUS and VOUS stands for “variant of uncertain significance.” Just as it sounds, a VUS means that your genetic testing found a variant or change in one or… CONTINUE