Brandon Colby, MD

01/01/2021

WOW! Genome has come a long way! It was $3 billion per person 20 years ago, $100,000 per person 10 years ago and today it's less than $300! 👏

12/19/2020

Check out Sequencing's new guide for how to find the best online DNA test.

A popular gift these days for birthdays and the holidays is a DNA test. Buying DNA tests as a gift is a great idea, but there are some things you should know about them. Not All DNA Tests Are Created Equal The most popular DNA testing companies are 23andMe, MyHeritage, LivingDNA, and AncestryDNA.

11/16/2020

New type of genealogy analysis compares your DNA to ancient human DNA obtained from thousands of archaeological sites throughout the world. Some ancient DNA samples date back 40,000 years. Very cool!

25% Off New Genealogy DNA App: Map My Genes Archaeology Edition. Compare your DNA to ancient DNA from archaeological excavations throughout the world. Works with all DNA tests. | https://mailchi.mp/sequencing.com/new-ancestry-apps-2020nov14 |

05/01/2020

Are you wearing gloves to prevent COVID? Gloves can help, but they can also make things worse. Check out this article for advice.

Find out what experts say you should never do when wearing gloves during the novel coronavirus outbreak on SheFinds.

03/26/2020

Proud to announce Sequencing.com just launched a free Coronavirus DNA Health Assessment.

The assessment analyzes your risk from COVID-19 and provides clear, personalized insights for protecting your health.

Includes an analysis of both your genetic risks and non-genetic risks for susceptibility to coronavirus infection as well as whether a COVID-19 infection is more likely to become a life-threatening illness.

My recent blog post discusses why and how we created this DNA analysis:

A free COVID-19 health risk assessment personalized to your DNA. Provides clear insights about your susceptibility to coronavirus infection and your risk of an infection turning into a severe illness.

10/24/2019

Sequencing.com supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month by providing free DNA analysis for Breast Cancer risk.

Use our Prevent Breast Cancer DNA analysis app for free during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

08/18/2019

It's scientific fact that every cell in your body has the same DNA. But this 'fact' is wrong. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/21/science/mosaicism-dna-genome-cancer.html

The genome obviously varies from person to person. But it can also vary from cell to cell, even within the same individual. The implications of “mosaicism” are enormous.

08/17/2019

A new DNA App Spotlight from Sequencing.com!

In this week's DNA App Spotlight, learn how you can use your genetic data to reach peak health and endurance performance with DNA apps from Toolbox Genomics!

https://sequencing.com/dna-app-spotlight-toolbox-genomics

08/11/2019

This week's DNA Analysis App Spotlight includes 30% off all of the amazing apps from Silverberry Genomix avaliable in Sequencing.com's marketplace.

In this week's DNA App Spotlight, we're proud to showcase five insightful apps from the talented team at Silverberry Genomix.

Check it out here: https://sequencing.com/dna-app-spotlight-silverberry-genomix

As a special treat, all Silverberry Genomix apps are 30% off through this weekend! Use the discount code: SUMMER30

08/01/2019

A new DNA App Spotlight from Sequencing.com is now available! Several great new apps for analyzing your genetic test data from 23andMe, Ancestry and Dante Labs.

Welcome to the DNA App Spotlight! In this week's edition, we're proud to showcase three new apps: Cardiovascular + Heart Health, Inflammation, and Essential Minerals. Combined with your genetic data, these DNA apps will help you understand and manage risk factors for a variety of severe health state...

07/27/2019

Check out this week's DNA App Spotlight from Sequencing.com

In this week's App Spotlight, we'll share three apps that use your unique genetic data to help you get better sleep, improve your mood and manage your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Let's get started! Spotlight App #1: The Sleep DNA Wellness Report by SelfDecode Are you getting...

04/28/2019

🧬 This week is National DNA Day, a celebration of sequencing the first human genome, which cost more than a billion dollars in 2001! Now, less than 20 years later, you can get your whole genome sequenced for just $229 (a special DNA Day-only deal offered by Dante Labs). Phenomenal progress!

Dante Labs makes advanced genetics accessible to everyone. We sequence 100% of your DNA so that you can own your genetic data forever.