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Genetic Testing: What It Is and How It Works

Genetic testing has become accessible and affordable. Understand the difference between targeted mutation testing, gene panels, whole exome sequencing...

Pharmacogenomics: How Your Genes Affect Medications

Your genes influence how you respond to medications. CYP2C19 and clopidogrel, CYP2D6 and codeine, HLA B5701 and abacavir. Pharmacogenomic information ...

What to Expect from Genetic Counseling

Genetic counselors help you understand your risk of inherited conditions, interpret test results, and make informed decisions. They provide emotional ...

CRISPR and Gene Therapy: The Future of Medicine

Gene therapy has moved from science fiction to clinical reality. Casgevy uses CRISPR edited blood stem cells to treat sickle cell disease and beta tha...

Cancer Genetics: Inherited vs Acquired Mutations

About 5 to 10 percent of cancers are inherited. BRCA mutations, Lynch syndrome, Li Fraumeni syndrome. Genetic testing can identify people at high inhe...

Carrier Screening Before Pregnancy

Cystic fibrosis, sickle cell, Tay Sachs, spinal muscular atrophy. Carrier screening before or during pregnancy identifies couples at risk of having a ...