Expert articles on genetics, nutrition, and wellness — backed by science, personalized by your DNA.
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Complete guide to familial hypercholesterolemia genetics. Learn about LDLR, APOB, and PCSK9 gene mutations, high cholesterol, and early heart disease prevention.
Complete guide to Factor V Leiden genetics. Learn about F5 gene mutation, deep vein thrombosis risk, pulmonary embolism, and blood clot prevention strategies.
Complete guide to Lynch syndrome genetics. Learn about MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, and PMS2 gene mutations, hereditary colon cancer risk, and screening recommendations.
How your CYP2C19 variant changes clopidogrel (Plavix) response — and how to check your own CYP2C19 from your 23andMe/AncestryDNA raw data.
COMT, OPRM1 & CYP2D6 explain 20–60% of opioid response. Check your own OPRM1 from your 23andMe/AncestryDNA raw data.
Complete guide to rs1799883 (FABP2 fat absorption gene). Learn how this variant affects dietary fat absorption, insulin sensitivity, and weight management.
Complete guide to rs1800497 (DRD2 dopamine receptor). Learn how this variant affects addiction risk, reward processing, motivation, and impulse control.
TCF7L2 rs7903146 is the strongest common gene variant for type 2 diabetes. Check your own TCF7L2 in your 23andMe or AncestryDNA raw data.
Complete guide to rs1815739 (ACTN3 R577X sprint gene). Learn how this variant affects muscle fiber type, athletic performance, and training optimization.
Complete guide to rs429358 (APOE ε4 variant). Learn about Alzheimer's disease risk, brain health implications, and prevention strategies for APOE4 carriers.
What MTHFR C677T means for folate, homocysteine & methylation — which methylfolate dose fits, what to avoid, and how to check your own C677T from your DNA.
COMT Val158Met makes you a worrier or a warrior — shaping stress, focus and pain. See which you are and check your own COMT from your 23andMe raw data.
Complete guide to stress response genetics. Learn about FKBP5, cortisol genetics, genetic stress resilience, and personalized stress management strategies.
Complete guide to sleep genetics. Learn about chronotype genes, genetic factors in insomnia, sleep disorders, and optimize sleep based on your DNA.
VDR variants (FokI, BsmI, TaqI, ApaI) don't set your vitamin D dose - in 26,242 people they showed no link to bone density. What actually guides dosing.
Complete guide to celiac disease genetics. Learn about HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 genes, genetic testing, celiac risk, and gluten-free living.
Complete guide to lactose intolerance genetics. Learn about LCT gene, primary vs secondary lactose intolerance, genetic testing, and diet strategies.
Learn how genetic testing helps mental health treatment. Understand pharmacogenetics for antidepressants, genetic factors in depression and anxiety.
Complete guide to hereditary disease testing. Learn about inherited conditions, genetic vs hereditary, testing options, and family health management.
Complete guide to genetic testing during pregnancy. Learn about NIPT, amniocentesis, CVS, what they detect, risks, costs, and when to get tested.
Complete carrier screening guide. Learn what diseases are tested, who should get carrier screening, costs, insurance, and how to use results for family planning.
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