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KC Canlas is a writer and social media manager focused on storytelling, research, and content strategy.

She combines health and DNA subject interest with editorial and analytical experience to create useful, engaging content.

Articles by Katrina

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DNA Testing · 13 min read

What is a Genetic Counselor?

A genetic counselor is a healthcare expert who helps people understand inherited conditions, family risk, and what genetic testing results may mean for them.

Katrina Canlas · Jan 3, 2024
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DNA Testing · 6 min read

What Are Genetic Mutations?

Genetic mutations are changes in the DNA sequence. They happen spontaneously or due to external factors such as exposure to mutagens or viral infections.

Katrina Canlas · Dec 21, 2023
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DNA Testing · 4 min read

Promethease DNA: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Promethease is a raw-DNA interpretation tool built on SNPedia. It is powerful, cheap, and easy to overread, which makes it useful for some DNA hobbyists and a bad fit for people who want simple clinical guidance.

Katrina Canlas · Nov 16, 2023
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DNA Testing · 4 min read

How and Why is a Chromosome Analysis Done?

Expecting a baby or searching for answers about your health can feel overwhelming. Chromosome analysis—also called a karyotype test—lets doctors look at the

Katrina Canlas · Oct 18, 2023
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DNA Testing · 3 min read

Are Blue Eyes Genetically Recessive or Dominant?

Most of us learned a quick rule in school: brown eyes dominate, blue eyes recess. It sounded neat—but real families often break that rule. Here's a

Katrina Canlas · Aug 31, 2023