DNA Testing · 3 min read
Is 23andme Accurate?
Genetic testing can feel like magic, but the science behind 23andMe is both precise and imperfect. We compare which results you can bank on and where the limits still matter.
Ada Sandoval · Mar 13, 2023
DNA Testing · 7 min read
Is Autism Genetic?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects about 1 in 36 children in the U.S. For many families, this diagnosis brings a wave of questions: Why did this happen?
Ada Sandoval · Mar 10, 2023
DNA Testing · 7 min read
Molecular Genetics: What It Is and How It's Used in DNA Testing
Imagine spitting into a tube and receiving a report that traces your ancestry or reveals health risks. What happens between sample and insight? The answer lies in molecular genetics.
Angela Natividad · Mar 10, 2023
Dog DNA & Health · 3 min read
Here's Why You Should Consider Adopting a Dog
Adopting a dog can bring many benefits to your life. Learn about the top 10 benefits of dog adoption and how it can improve your health and wellbeing.
Ada Sandoval · Feb 22, 2023
DNA Testing · 4 min read
Can You Inherit Colon Cancer?
Learn about the genetic factors that may increase your risk of developing colon cancer. Find out how to reduce your risk and get the facts about this serious health condition.
Ada Sandoval · Dec 1, 2022
DNA Testing · 5 min read
What Does Once Removed Mean When Describing Cousins?
Learn what it means to be once removed in relation to family members.
Cristine Santander · Oct 7, 2022
DNA Testing · 5 min read
What is DNA Painter?
DNA data can be complicated. But with the help of DNA Painter, interpreting your DNA results becomes easy. See how DNA Painter helps you make sense of your raw DNA data.
Ada Sandoval · Sep 27, 2021
DNA Testing · 5 min read
What Are RNA and DNA and Are They Different?
RNA and DNA are often mentioned together, but they play very different roles in your cells. Here's how they compare and why both matter for genetics.
Ada Sandoval · Sep 10, 2021
DNA Testing · 6 min read
Is Bad Eyesight Genetic? Understanding How Vision Problems Pass Down Through Families
Can your poor eyesight be something you've inherited? Learn what scientists have uncovered — read about the connection between genetics and bad eyesight here.
Cristine Santander · Aug 3, 2021
DNA Testing · 5 min read
How Similar Is Human DNA to Chimpanzee DNA?
Humans and chimpanzees share most of their DNA, yet the differences matter more than the overlap. Here's what the actual science says about our genetic relationship.
Kelly Brown · Mar 2, 2021