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Could the DNA test be wrong
The purpose of this quick guide is to answer the single most common question I hear from people who have recently received a DNA test result that does not match expectations.
Brianne’s Discussion With Theral of Mendelspod Podcast on Various DNA Topics
You order a $99 home DNA test for some holiday pleasure. It’s a bit of fun. Right? Until it turns your life upside down.
A Bit About Sibling DNA Sharing, in Honor of National Sibling Day
There are four other types of sibling relationships with variations of DNA sharing.
Brianne Kirkpatrick Quoted in PhillyVoice Article on Unexpected DNA Surprises
In this piece which covers the topic of support after unexpected DNA discoveries, I shared my thoughts on the topic and touched briefly on the role grief and support play in these experiences.
Before You Use That DNA Kit You Just Unwrapped....
You and thousands of people may find yourselves unwrapping a package of shiny paper and inside of it, a DNA kit! Maybe you were hoping for one and asking for it, maybe it is a surprise that came out of left field. Regardless, think of these things first!
How to Test Your DNA (Even if You’ve Had a Stem Cell Transplant)
What Happens to DNA When Someone Has a Stem Cell Transplant?
GEDmatch & the Are Your Parents Related Tool: What It Means if You See a Lot of Blue
Tracing individuals based on their relatives DNA and family trees are only part of what GEDmatch allows DNA researchers to do. Other tools are available on GEDmatch, including one called "Are Your Parents Related?"
Open Your at-Home DNA Alzheimer’s Report When You’re Already on the Phone With a Genetic Counselor
Panic doesn’t have to be part of the equation if you find out you have an elevated risk of developing alzheimer’s disease.
Should You Do a Home DNA Test for Alzheimer’s?
We don't know and understand all the factors that cause Alzheimer's yet, so while genetic testing can be helpful, it oftentimes won't be able to tell the whole story.
Why Do Adoptees Want DNA Testing?
Anna Childers is a genetic counselor who interviewed adult adoptees on their perspectives on DNA testing.
How Do You Know if an Online DNA Test Is Reliable?
How do you know if a DNA company you found online is reputable? And whether its results are reliable?
DNA Testing: Considerations Before You Test
With the growth of tests like those from Ancestry and 23andMe, questions naturally arise. These tests promise to connect people to unknown genetic relatives, reveal ethnic background, and possibly uncover latent health factors.
On the First Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me…a DNA Test?!
Are you giving a DNA test as a gift this holiday season? Here are some things to consider before making this decision.
6 Tips for Giving a DNA Kit as a Gift - guest blog post
Should you give someone a DNA test as a present?