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Genetics and genomics explained: DNA, genes, inheritance, sequencing technology, and what it means for your health.
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Paternity tests – How do they work and how accurate are they?
Paternity tests have been around for more than 100 years and modern DNA-based paternity tests are highly accurate. Learn more on our blog!
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APOE – What can it tell about your Alzheimer’s risk? [JULY 2020]
Apolipoprotein E (APOE) plays an important role in cholesterol transport and genetic variants in APOE have been linked to the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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MTHFR – Why is there so much interest in this gene?
There is a lot of interest in the MTHFR gene among users of DNA testing services. But does MTHFR really play an important role in many diseases?
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The Truth Hurts: DNA Testing Has Not Been Racially Inclusive
Millions of people purchased gentic testing to date, but genomic dataset still lack diversity which hinders research and equal oportunities.
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Intro to DNA Testing Methods
Edited by Christina Swords, Ph.D. Genetic testing has never been easier. At-home DNA testing services continue to grow in popularity as ways to learn more about your ancestry and inherited traits. However, sifting through all of the companies and DNA … Intro to DNA Testing Methods Read More »
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Y chromosomes and mitochondrial DNA – A new frontier of genetic ancestry
New genetic tests that determine the complete sequence of Y chromosomal and mitochondrial DNA offer new insights into ancestral roots.
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COVID-19 and the 2003 SARS outbreak
We compare the coronavirus that is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic with the coronavirus that caused the SARS outbreak in 2003.
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The Contagious Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Scientists in China sequenced coronavirus COVID-19's genome just a few weeks after the first case was reported in Wuhan. The role of genomics in responding.
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Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey
Typically, it takes five to seven years to diagnose a rare disease... This long and arduous process is known as the “diagnostic odyssey.”
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Can income be linked to genetics?
A new study says that genetics affects household income, but the evidence is not as clear as it sounds. What the research says (and doesn’t say) The researchers conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) that looked for genetic variants that … Can income be linked to genetics? Read More »
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From one to millions – the age of population genomics
We are entering age of population genomics when the genomes of millions of people will be decoded by researchers in academia and industry.
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Increasing Diversity in Genomic Research
We live in an age of ever-increasing data. In just about every field imaginable, data is being generated at a mind-blowing pace. Luckily, this data isn’t simply sitting around collecting dust, but instead, it’s being mined for meaningful insights that … Increasing Diversity in Genomic Research Read More »
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G-what?: An introduction to the genome-wide association study (GWAS)
When the successful sequencing of the human genome was first announced in early 2003, many thought that this would revolutionize how we understand health and disease. Through this decade-long effort that cost nearly $3 billion, scientists had painstakingly identified the … G-what?: An introduction to the genome-wide association study (GWAS) Read More »
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Is Loneliness Encoded in Your DNA?
The Loneliness Epidemic Humans are social creatures. Whether from missing out on that concert it seems like everyone is posting pictures of, moving to a new job in a new city, or following the death of a loved one, we’ve … Is Loneliness Encoded in Your DNA? Read More »
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What determines which hand is our dominant one?
In this blog post we look at the genentic that determines whetehr somene is lefty, a righty or can use both hands well.
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Is our sexuality determined by our genetics?
DNA Complete by Nebula Genomics started with the goal of providing secure genome sequencing while empowering customers to better understand the genetics of what makes us unique. Genetics plays a key role in helping to determine many things about ourselves. From hair color … Is our sexuality determined by our genetics? Read More »
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The Future of Genomic Medicine
Genomic medicine is the application of an individual’s genomic information to help make personalized decisions about their medical care.
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World Rare Disease Day: What It Means to be Rare
World Rare Disease Day occurs on the last day of February every year to raise public awareness about the lives of people with rare diseases.
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Podcast: What’s in the Water at the George Church Lab?
George Church tells Jorge Conde from a16z about his lab's latests research in genomics, gentic engineering and more.
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DNA Privacy. A New Approach.
Genetic testing kits are one of the hottest consumer products on the market today. More than 26 million people have taken an at-home ancestry test. In the last year alone, more people have done a direct to consumer DNA test than all prior years combined. If the trend continues, it is estimated that within the…
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How we Benefit from DNA Testing
Edited by Christina Swords, Ph.D. When the first smartphones arrived, few people understood how they would change our reality. Today, our internet-connected mobile device maps our travel, manages our finances, delivers our dinner, and connects us to every corner of … How we Benefit from DNA Testing Read More »
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Professor George Church, Founder of Nebula Genomics
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