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Research screenings give rare disease families hope
Podcast: Biomarkers help researchers learn more about debilitating brain disease in children
Importance of heart and vascular screenings
Podcast: Your heart health and the benefits of screenings with cardiologist Ahmed Abuzaanona
Genetics transform breast cancer screenings
Podcast: Genes can share clues about cancer history and risks, says Larissa Risty
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Is there a link between menopause and genetics?
How and when a woman begins menopause depends on family history and lifestyle
Genetic counselors use history to spot breast cancer risk
Family history, DNA testing help find clues to your health future
Inherited cardiac disease? Know your heart history
Four Sanford specialists offer advice for talking with your doctor
How ancient farmers unearthed genetics
Thousands of years ago, Native Americans figured out how to breed generations of teosinte into a plant we eat nearly every day: corn. These early farmers used the concept of inheritance to create plants with desirable characteristics without microscopes or lab equipment. Today, doctors and scientists have the tools to decode these traits in great […]
Genetic testing reveals hereditary heart disease
Current testing helps connect family members with shared diagnosis
A biobank’s purpose and how it helps research
Sanford Health uses biobanks to store samples and health information for study
Understanding disease risk through genetics
One of the most effective tools for health care providers lies within the human body. Your DNA is a set of instructions holding the genetic information that makes you who you are. Variations in your genetics make you unique, but they also influence your health. Still, genetics is just one piece of the puzzle. Lifestyle, […]
Is genetic medicine relevant to me and my health?
Absolutely! Genetic medicine as part of the everyday medical experience is an idea rooted in innovation and necessity. Imagine explaining a symptom to your doctor and at their fingertips is an outline of your genetic history. The impact this could have on your treatment is profound! Not only is genetic medicine relevant to your overall […]
Genetics fact: Earwax type is an inherited trait
You and your parents likely share the same wet or dry types of earwax because you both share the same ABCC11 gene sequence through heredity. Genes are parts of our DNA that have the instructions for a particular feature or trait. Your features are the way your genes display your uniqueness out in the open. […]
How genes, genetic knowledge are revolutionizing health care
One of the most powerful assets to your health care is already within you. Your DNA is a set of instructions, which influences many facets of your health. By diving further into what makes each person unique, we aim to help you make more precise health care decisions. “From person to person, there are a […]
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