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01/08/2023

This cardinal is a chimera! What a gorgeous example, too.

12/14/2022

A unique case of chimerism is highlighted in the news. How could a mother also be a biological uncle? Read on to find out!

https://www.grid.news/story/science/2022/11/25/dna-showed-a-mother-was-also-her-daughters-uncle-how-scientists-solved-this-medical-mystery/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=pocket_hits&utm_campaign=POCKET_HITS-EN-DAILY-RECS-2022_11_27&sponsored=0&position=1&scheduled_corpus_item_id=f74f961c-ef9c-43fc-980f-0dc571dca4e0&fbclid=IwAR11Q3ZHQejlAv1lnFg3bwB9-6qKmgUQ-SkytKJffWv7LI8E9gHy6yuP8rY&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Why genetic detectives think you may have more aunts and uncles than you suspected at the holiday table.

09/18/2021

We’re celebrating the long-awaited publication of our TED-Ed chimerism video! Feel free to share it to help spread awareness of this condition.

https://youtu.be/TbcEXnNrvIA

Download a free audiobook version of “The Vanishing Half“ and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--While searching for a kidne...

03/05/2020

Genetic counseling saves lives. Support Bill , to help increase access to this important service.

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies offer online tutorials about the results. They don't compare with in-person genetic counseling.

02/18/2020

Innocence Project utilizes genetic genealogy, and serves justice. Bravo!

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/feb/14/california-man-second-person-ever-exonerated-publicly-available-genetic-technology-dna

Authorities used DNA links developed through publicly available genealogical websites to free man wrongfully convicted of killing housemate

12/07/2019

Fascinating case involving an acquired form of . You’ll never believe where the bone marrow donor’s DNA turned up...!

After a bone marrow transplant, a man with leukemia found that his donor’s DNA traveled to unexpected parts of his body. A crime lab is now studying the case.

09/16/2019

What causes ? The root causes of autism can vary from individual to individual. This article sheds light on an emergent form of monogenic (single gene) autism, and how families can advocate for their kids affected by the disorder. A must read!

At least a dozen children diagnosed with autism were conceived with s***m from the same donor.

08/14/2019

There are two classes of sunscreens: chemical and mineral based. Which is most effective? Which poses the lowest risk of toxicity? Should breastfeeding moms worry about what's in their sunscreen? Read on to find out!

The government asked manufacturers to complete safety studies on the active ingredients in sunscreens by November. In the meantime, what do you need to know about the goo you slather on your skin?

07/31/2019

Wishing Victoria Gray a full recovery so she can enjoy a normal life as a busy momma.

Victoria Gray, 34, of Forest, Miss., has sickle cell disease. She is the first patient ever to be publicly identified as being involved in a study testing the use of CRISPR for a genetic disease.

07/11/2019

Turns out being a dog lover is in your genes!

These findings are the result of new scientific study, which involved over 85,000 participants.

06/18/2019

Having trouble getting genetic counseling covered by insurance? This is the first step to getting our field better recognized by third party payers. Please take a moment to contact your representative (the automated link is in the comments). TIA!

H.R. 3235, a long time priority for the National Society of Genetic Counselors, would allow CMS to reimburse genetic counselors for counseling Medicare beneficiaries.

06/05/2019

Yikes! What happens when babies are conceived with the wrong ***m? Why doesn't the FDA have better oversight? https://buff.ly/2wDajku

As genetic testing becomes more widespread, parents are finding that s***m used in artificial insemination did not come from the donors they chose.

05/28/2019

DNA database opts to keep their million participants out of police searches.

GEDMatch, a site which has helped solve around 25 cold criminal cases, has changed its terms and conditions to opt its users out from searches by law enforcement

05/27/2019

Amazing story of how some determined patients turn to experimental phage therapy, and can get amazing results in the 11th hour.

Phages have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but there is growing interest in the treatment for cystic fibrosis.

05/20/2019

Please beware of scams. States including Kentucky and Nebraska have begun issuing warnings about Medicare and Medicaid scams touting no-cost for . http://ow.ly/CgsN50u0NLW

Several states have issued warnings for health insurance scams where fraudsters try to steal Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance information.��

05/20/2019

This opinion piece has our minds blown. Is this really what the future holds for parents-to-be? What would Darwin say?

Huge pools of health data collected over the past generation allow you to pick many of your child’s genetic traits. Are you comfortable with that?

05/07/2019

Has the Pill failed you? This might explain why...

All hormonal contraceptives sometimes fail, for unknown reasons. As genetics trickles into women's health, one study suggests a possible cause.

04/23/2019

Difficulty sleeping? You might blame your genes! 76 more gene regions found associated with sleep duration

Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Exeter Medical School have identified another 76 gene regions associated with sleep duration. Their findings may underpin future investigations into disordered sleep and understanding individual set points for how much is enough.