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PLUGS Summit 2024

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Causation versus Susceptibility: Alzheimer’s Disease, Genetics, & APOE
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Financial Challenges in the Fight for Independent Genetic Counseling Services
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Causation versus Susceptibility: Alzheimer’s Disease, Genetics, & APOE
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Financial Challenges in the Fight for Independent Genetic Counseling Services

satisfying your appetite for genetic news and information

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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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GSF Extends Reach Thanks to the Gibbs Family Foundation

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I Have a BRCA1 Gene Mutation: The Extra Stress of COVID-19 Takes a Toll

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Help Ensure Access to Independent Genetic Counseling Services: Support HR 3235 

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Hereditary Risks for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

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What Does A Genetic Counselor Do, Anyway?

JEOPARDY! THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME – On the heels of the iconic Tournament of Champions, "JEOPARDY!" is coming to ABC in a multiple consecutive night event with "JEOPARDY! The Greatest of All Time," premiering TUESDAY, JAN. 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. Hosted by Alex Trebek, "JEOPARDY! The Greatest of All Time" is produced by Sony Pictures Television. (ABC/Eric McCandless)
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Alex Trebek and Pancreatic Cancer: How Jeopardy! is Making a Difference

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The Changing Landscape of Genetic Counseling