NSGC member Trish Brown discusses genetic testing for obesity.

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NSGC member Erica Hahn is quoted about genetic testing for Alzheimer's disease and why it should be approached with caution.

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NSGC President Mary Freivogel is quoted about who should undergo genetic testing. Find the article on newsstands now.

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The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) believes that any request for genetic information from a workplace wellness program must be predicated on an evidence base that demonstrates improved health outcomes....Read More

Lara Diamond spit in a tube then put it in the mail. She was expecting to find distant relatives, instead she received a diagnosis.

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In a recent conversation with a friend who experienced fertility problems, she admitted that all she wanted from her doctor was a chance to get pregnant. When she finally decided to pursue in-vitro fertilization, she...Read More

Humans have a natural curiosity to understand where they came from, and unlocking our DNA is easier now than ever with direct to consumer testing.Read More

A variety of methods are used to diagnose genetic diseases, including physical examination, a review of personal/family medical history, and tests performed in a laboratory. Smells can also be used to make a...Read More

The spit tube arrives in the mail in a pretty box, stamped with the cheery message “Welcome to You.” The journey into your genome begins a few weeks later, with an email inviting you, a 23andMe customer, to explore...Read More

If you’re confident in your test interpretation skills, you might choose to order clinical testing to corroborate the patient’s DTC test results or screen those who are at higher risk for disease earlier or more...Read More