Genetic Test Product from 23andMe Stopped by the FDA: Learn Why Here
The FDA has recently forced 23andMe to stop selling their DTC genetic testing product due to concerns about the accuracy and false marketing. Learn …
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What is DNA and How does it Work?
Venture deep inside the nucleus to explore the structure and function of DNA. The molecule’s structure is key to its function and replication, …
Continue ReadingForensic Justice: Crime Fighting with DNA
Shows about forensic crime-fighting with DNA are a big hit on TV, but they usually skimp on the details. If you’ve ever wondered just how DNA …
Continue ReadingAre You CSI Material? Take Our DNA Fingerprinting Quiz & Find Out!
DNA fingerprinting is the cutting edge of criminal forensics and by cutting edge I mean sometimes it seems like you should be reading it in a science …
Continue ReadingEthical Issues In Genetic Screening: What Ethical And Moral Issues Does Genetic Screening Face Today?
Genetic screening can provide valuable information regarding a person’s propencity for disease; however there are ethical issues involved with …
Continue ReadingGenetic Testing for Statins and Prevention of a Heart Attack
Statins are often used as cholesterol-lowering agents. Therefore, they diminish the risk of developing cardiovascular conditions. This article …
Continue ReadingGenetic Testing vs. Genetic Screening
There is a comparison genetic screening vs. genetic testing because both of these terms are often interchanged in terms of their meaning. What are the …
Continue ReadingPrenatal Genetic Testing for Learning Disabilities
Genetic testing for learning disabilities is used to determine if an unborn child will have a disability. The tests can prepare parents on how to …
Continue ReadingGenetic Influences on Intelligence Testing
As genetic knowledge increases, so do the questions that can be asked. One of the most often heard ones is: ‘What are the genetic influences on …
Continue ReadingDNA Testing For Genetic Health Risks: Benefits and Drawbacks
DNA testing for genetic health risks has benefits, but it also has some disadvantages. Learn what they are so you can decide if you should pursue …
Continue ReadingAn Introduction to Genetic Disease Testing With DNA Fingerprinting
Genetic disease testing with DNA fingerprinting is a rapid process that allows researchers to diagnose genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis, …
Continue ReadingWhat are genetic testing consequences?
Genetic testing is one of the most advanced techniques that can predict a disease before its inception. This technique is available for about 1000 …
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