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Genetics Day on the Hill

The fifth annual Genetics Day on the Hill is Thursday, July 15th in Washington D.C.

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New Educational Resource on Genetic Discrimination Law

The Genetics and Public Policy Center at Johns Hopkins University, the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics, and Genetic Alliance have teamed up to produce educational materials about GINA.

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New Alzheimer’s Gene Identified

HealthDay News reported that researchers have pinpointed a gene variant that nearly doubles the risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.

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If you're thinking of having children or have a family history of disease, genetic testing can provide vital information.

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