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CHEK2-Associated Cancer Risk and Screening Recommendation Updates

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PLUGS Summit 2024
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Causation versus Susceptibility: Alzheimer’s Disease, Genetics, & APOE
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PLUGS Summit 2024
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Causation versus Susceptibility: Alzheimer’s Disease, Genetics, & APOE

satisfying your appetite for genetic news and information

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Financial Challenges in the Fight for Independent Genetic Counseling Services

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Direct-to-Consumer is Direct-to-Chaos for Rare Disease Families

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The Value of Knowledge and the Cost of False Reassurance: Understanding the Updates to 23andMe’s BRCA Genetic Testing

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What’s in a (Noninvasive) Name?

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A note of reflection and gratitude as we close out another year at GSF

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At-Home Genetic Testing for the Holidays: Think Before You Gift

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Understanding Melanoma: Genetic and Environmental Factors

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Carrier Screening Tests for Expecting Parents: A Discussion on VUS

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Charity Care Means More Access to Genetic Counseling

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“How to Spit” A guide on how to provide a saliva sample for genetic testing

Book-blog

Must-Reads for Women with Hereditary Cancer Risk

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Attending Alone: Pregnancy Appointments During COVID-19