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A New Era in Ancestry Testing as MyHeritage Launches Low-Pass Whole Genome Sequencing
MyHeritage’s new low-pass whole genome sequencing (WGS) test goes beyond standard genotyping to cover more of your DNA for genealogical insights. Learn how this first-of-its-kind ancestry test differs from medical-grade WGS, its pros and limits, and why personal choice matters when deciding whether to retest or explore new DNA technology. Book a session with Watershed DNA to decide on testing.
Research study seeking multiple family members’ perspectives on the impact of unexpected Direct-To-Consumer paternal DNA discovery
Researchers at University of Southern California’s School of Social Work) are enrolling multiple individuals in a family impacted by direct-to-consumer (DTC) DNA testing unexpected DNA paternity results. Researchers request the person most closely impacted by a DNA discovery (the parent or adult child) be the first to reach out to the research team with interest.
MTHFR - a new article on SELF.com lays out the facts
MTHFR presents a challenge, but that means we have an opportunity to educate and address the underlying reasons a person sought out MTHFR results in the first place.
“I Am Thankful That She Told Me the Truth When I Asked” - Christa’s Story of a DNA Surprise
The recorded re-telling of a painful and emotional experience of uncovering a DNA surprise is helpful for others to read. It supports and validates others who are going through the same thing, and it provides insight for the friends, family, and professionals who will be there alongside a person on their journey following the unexpected discovery.
“Pharmaco-Whaat?! Understanding Pharmacogenomic Testing and How It Could Aid Your Doctor in Prescribing Medication
Pharmacogenomics is an area of genetics focused on understanding how our unique genetic code determines how we might respond to certain medications.
Brianne Kirkpatrick Quoted in WebMD Magazine Articles on at Home DNA Testing
I recently spoke with Sonya Collins who writes for WebMD Magazine. I shared my thoughts and advice on at home DNA tests based on years of both personal and professional experience.
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!
Starting a Blog Helped Stacey Cope With Her DNA Surprise
Stacey reached out to me looking to connect with and find support from others who have discovered from DNA testing that they have Misattributed Parentage (NPE).
Two Sisters Bond as They Keep the Secret of Their Shared DNA Father
From the bravely-shared experiences of both Eden and Michelle, we learn about the tugging and pulling of loyalties to parents and siblings, the deeply-entrenched love and the desire for protection of the hearts of the ones most dear, and the unclear path forward when secrets long-hidden are suddenly and unexpectedly revealed.
Digging Deeper Into a Promethease Finding Before Accepting It as Truth
I recently worked with a client who was adopted and had used a raw data file and the Promethease tool as an avenue to obtain some health/medical information for herself.

