In the article, “Can Genetic Counselors Keep Up With 23andMe?” The Atlantic quotes fellow genetic counselors about how our profession can help consumers understand genetic testing. This article also highlights our upcoming product launch, “Start-ups...
DNA saved the day this week, bringing the long sought-after Golden State Killer to justice. After decades of evading arrest, the serial murderer and rapist was tracked down through genealogy testing. Genetic victory, right? So why my insomnia? Lying in bed, my...
The DTC genetic testing revolution is here. More than 12 million people have had testing via an at-home spit kit and the numbers are skyrocketing. People have their own raw genetic data in hand, are curious, and are searching for answers in their DNA. It is safe to...
We are pleased to announce that Ellen Matloff, our President and CEO, has been chosen by the National Society of Genetic Counseling (NSGC) to launch the first Genetic Counselor Awareness Day on November 9, 2017 as a webinar speaker. The goal of the day is to empower...
National guidelines recommend that patients meet with a genetics expert before undergoing genetic testing for cancer risk. Genetic counseling can help patients decide whether genetic testing is right for them and order the most appropriate test. Once test results are...
Ellen Matloff, a certified genetic counselor and president and CEO of My Gene Counsel, explains that, “Some patients who had 23andMe testing believed that they had been screened for all mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2. In reality, they had only been screened for...
