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Learn About Your Genetics

Educational articles to help you understand genomics, pharmacogenomics, and what your DNA results mean.

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Basics5 min read

Understanding Your SNPs: A Beginner's Guide

Learn what single nucleotide polymorphisms are, why they matter, and how tiny DNA changes can influence everything from eye color to disease risk.

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Pharma6 min read

What is Pharmacogenomics?

Discover how your DNA affects the way your body processes medications — and why the same drug can work differently for different people.

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Health5 min read

Carrier Screening: What You Need to Know

Understanding recessive genetic conditions, carrier status, and why it matters for family planning — even if you're perfectly healthy.

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Research7 min read

APOE and Alzheimer's Risk: The Full Picture

The APOE gene is the strongest common genetic factor for Alzheimer's. Here's what science actually says — and what it doesn't.

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Basics6 min read

How DNA Testing Works: From Saliva to Insights

A behind-the-scenes look at how consumer DNA tests extract, amplify, and genotype your DNA from a simple saliva sample.

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Research7 min read

The Genetics of Longevity

What centenarian studies reveal about the genetic variants that may influence how long — and how well — we live.