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DNA Testing and Family Medical History: A Short Intro for Genealogists
There are a million ways to create a family medical history, and countless number of reasons to do it. Luckily, there are online resources to help you.
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.
Podcasts for the Genetic Counselor Audience
Genetic counseling is a broad term, and it means many different things. Many of the episodes of these pods allow a window into the unique aspects of the work of genetic counselors.
Rare Disease Day - Raising Awareness and Aiding Connections
Sometimes I fear the media attention of direct-to-consumer test in recent years comes at the expense of the most vulnerable in society: children and adults living with rare disease.
Sesquizygotic Twins...Who Knew That Could Happen?
Sesquizygotic twins have been reported in the literature before, but this is reportedly the first case of it being detected during a pregnancy.
Two Sisters Must Decide Whether to Tell a New DNA Sister She’s an NPE
Heather and Jessica are sisters who have discovered that they have a half-sister they never knew about.
(Don’t) Be Still, My Beating Heart
February is Heart Month, which makes it a perfect time to discuss heart health and how genetic counseling and DNA testing might help you understand your chance of heart disease.
“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.
Telling an Adult or Minor Child They Were Donor-Conceived if They Haven’t Been Told Yet
If you are a parent of a child who was conceived with a donor egg or sperm and they do not yet know it, the time to be proactive is now.

