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Welcome to the Myogenes Blog. Get the latest pharmacogenomics, DNA testing and genetics news.
Ashkenazi Jewish Population Based BRCA Testing
Cost-effectiveness of population based BRCA testing with varying Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry The American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology Population-based BRCA1 / BRCA2 testing has been investigated extensively in the Ashkenazi-Jewish (AJ) population and has been...
How Pharmacogenomics is Putting an End to Trial and Error in Medicine
Genetic differences mean that a drug can be safe and effective for one person but harmful for another. One person may experience side-effects while another does not, even though they may have been prescribed the same dose. This presents a problem to doctors who have...
70 Percent of Children with Mental Health Conditions Don’t Get Interventions Early Enough
Seventy per cent of children and young people with mental health issues don’t get the right interventions at an early enough age, according to The Children’s Society. Yet, genetic testing could help put an end to this and ensure that individuals receive the right...
Genetics – The Hidden Clue to Your Mental Health
Scientists and mental health professionals seeking clues to the causes and treatment of mental health conditions are increasingly exploring the role of genetics. Mental health disorders - the genetic component Recent studies by the National Institute of Mental...
Can Genetic Testing Help Parents of Children with ADHD?
To mark ADHD Awareness Month in October 2019, we are examining the evidence for a hereditary component to ADHD and asking how genetic testing can help parents to get the right treatment for a child who is suspected, or diagnosed, with having the condition. Is...
How Can We Better Help Children with Mental Health Conditions?
To mark Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re addressing a question we are asked frequently which is “how can we better help children with mental health conditions?” How medication is affected by genes As a parent, it is hard to see your child suffering from...
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