Hypercholesterolemia is a condition causing high blood cholesterol levels. It’s caused by faulty genes. But, not all high cholesterol cases are genetic.
What are genetic diseases and testing?
We’ll tell you all about testing for genetic diseases – what it is, how it works, plus its benefits and limitations.
Celiac disease symptoms
Celiac disease is hard to diagnose because symptoms are different for everyone. Genes play a big role in your risk, as we’ll explain.
How do aphasia and dementia differ?
Dementia and aphasia, while related, are separate diseases that can impair thinking and communication. Here’s how they’re different.
Genetic testing for breast cancer
Two genes contribute to over two-thirds of your chance of having inherited breast cancer. We’ll break down genetic testing for breast cancer.
Genetic testing for cancer
Genetic testing is helpful for inherited cancers, which make up about 5% of all cancers. Testing gives you a good idea of your risk, as we’ll explain.
Genetic testing for autism
Genetic testing can’t diagnose autism, but the information it provides can change some lives. We try to untangle some of autism’s genetic complexities.
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Gene therapies could help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy live longer and healthier lives. We’ll explain how.
What is gene therapy?
Gene therapy uses genetic material to cure diseases. It can help with many genetic diseases caused by single-gene mutations. We explain more.
What is the MTHFR gene?
Having a tiny change in the MTHFR gene can lead to several different health risks. We explain more and how genetic testing can help.