At-home genetic test kits face scrutiny for providing information that may provide consumers with an incomplete picture of their genetic health risks and ancestry Genetic testing for disease risk and heritage are hugely popular. But though clinical laboratory and pathology professionals understand the difference between a doctor-ordered genetic health risk (GHR) test and a direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic test, the typical genetic test customer may not. And misunderstanding the…
Continue reading →About the Author Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, CCN, LDN is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian with a 20 year history of certification in nutrition support. Beth earned a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Columbia University in New York City. She earned her Bachelor’s in Biology/Psychology and developed a course of independent studies in Nutrition at Wheaton College in Norton,…
Continue reading →About the Author Dr. Dino Celeda holds a PhD in Biology from the Ruprecht Karls Universitaet, Heidelberg, Germany where he specialized in Human Genetics. Dr. Celeda’s experience includes a variety of prestigious positions such as Senior R&D Officer, Co-Founder and Director of Genetic Testing. Currently, he serves as the Scientific Officer for Cell Science Systems. Introduction This article shows a few simplified steps on…
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