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Researcher earns $1.9M grant to study kidney disease genes

Researcher earns $1.9M grant to study kidney disease genes

Chandrasekar Lab team looks for what goes wrong in human kidney cells when genes mutate
Jon Berg 2 min read
Sanford researcher receives $2M grant to study rare disease

Sanford researcher receives $2M grant to study rare disease

Deadly brain condition known as MoCD impacts 1 in 100,000 people
Jon Berg 2 min read
Sanford Imagenetics staff co-authors textbook on PGx

Sanford Imagenetics staff co-authors textbook on PGx

Medical professionals and students will see chapters on lab, clinical and patient issues
Mick Garry 10 min read
Family history: It’s an important part of your health

Family history: It’s an important part of your health

"We can’t change our genetics, but we can change behavior"
SHN Staff 6 min read
Carrier test shows what genes parents may pass to kids

Carrier test shows what genes parents may pass to kids

Genetic counselors can screen couples for 100+ hereditary conditions while family planning
SHN Staff 7 min read
Find your roots through genetics camp at Sanford Research

Find your roots through genetics camp at Sanford Research

Middle school students learn about DNA, genetic technology, evolution & genetic counseling
SHN Staff 6 min read
Diagnosing, managing a child’s developmental disabilities

Diagnosing, managing a child’s developmental disabilities

Genetic testing, counseling can help find the diagnosis, cause and intervention
SHN Staff 8 min read
Research into rare brain disease gets a boost

Research into rare brain disease gets a boost

Don’t Forget Morgan Foundation supports Sanford Research scientist’s work
Bethany Freel 7 min read
How your grandmother’s diet could affect you

How your grandmother’s diet could affect you

You are what you eat? Turns out it’s what Grandma eats, Sanford Research suggests
Simon Floss 8 min read
Family matters: Inheriting high cholesterol

Family matters: Inheriting high cholesterol

"What a relief to discover that you have a genetic change that is not your fault"
SHN Staff 5 min read