Family history and Chronic Disease Risk Assessment

“Genetic tests” are best based on identifying a person’s genetic risk signature in DNA tests rather than family history

Genetic Testing Pitfalls

     There are any number of genetic testing services on the world wide web. I am sure their numbers are growing as you read this post.  Each of them offers their own array of tests and services which are packaged together in myriad forms.  In situations where regulation is limited, it is up to the [...]

A genetic signature for a third of Parkinson’s disease (LRRK2 gene)

Matrix Genomics, Inc. is offering a new test for Parkinson’s disease. It is based on now-published research. This research identified a concise genetic signature found among a third of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients—but at very low frequency in the general population. The signature is found in the LRRK2 gene located on chromosome 12. The work [...]