DNA works in very cool and sometimes unexpected ways. We’re sharing a few more things that you may not know about DNA and how genes affect our looks, behaviors, and more. thrive
Your Medical Record, Insurance Rates, and DNA Testing
DNA testing has grown in popularity over the past few years as technology has grown more prevalent and lead to lower costs. As of April 2014, 700,000 Americans have undergone full or partial DNA sequencing to learn more about their genetic backgrounds and medical predispositions. Yet many people are avoiding DNA testing altogether, including ethnicity… Read More »
Could Your DNA Test Be Compromised?
When you get a blood test it is generally for two reasons — either to satisfy your genealogical curiosity or for use as evidence in legal proceedings. Accuracy is especially crucial in legal cases, where the results carry serious consequences. Not all DNA tests are legally admissible, only DNA tests that have a thoroughly documented… Read More »
Don’t Be Fooled By a Fake Paternity Test
Throughout the past decade, numerous stories have been published in the news about false paternity test results which have led to serious consequences for both parents and their children. In some cases, these fake paternity test results are due to one party actively trying to falsify the results while others are due to mistakes performed… Read More »
Craving Sugar? Maybe It’s In Your Genes
The gene FGF21 provides the instructions for creating a hormone of the same name; it is linked with food regulation in rodents and nonhuman primates. This new insight suggests FGF21 might actually moderate some appetites in humans as well. Interestingly, the work also suggests that the liver, which secretes the FGF21 hormone and controls insulin… Read More »