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What is insulin? Learn how DNA can contribute to certain types of diabetes
It’s a delicate relationship we have with sugar. On the one hand, sugars are full of energy that our bodies need (in fact, our brains get energy almost exclusively from it). But too much sugar...
Why the Helix DNA Discovery Kit makes the perfect gift
Indecision. It’s a scary word during the holiday season, and most of us are all too familiar with it. What do we get Grandma? Our cousin who lives out east? Our BFF from college? And...
Do you know what a genetic counselor is?
Today is Genetic Counselor Awareness Day, which was founded by the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) and debuted last year. “Awareness” is the key word here, because many people aren’t familiar with who genetic...
Why are there so many different facial hair types?
Have you seen any notable beards or mustaches lately? If not, don’t worry—there’s still plenty of time left in Movember to gaze upon the exotic displays of hair that this month has to offer. Facial...
5 fascinating things you can learn about yourself with Mayo Clinic GeneGuide™
Mayo Clinic GeneGuide™ is a personal DNA testing product unlike any other, combining state-of-the-art DNA sequencing technology from Helix with expertise and health education from Mayo Clinic. It’s a great way to dive into health-related...
Doughnuts are in your DNA
Glazed, filled, dusted with powdered sugar—whichever doughnut you choose to celebrate National Doughnut Day with, there’s a good chance it’s going to be sweet. But why do we find sugary treats so tempting? The answer...
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