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Genetics

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Genetics studies how individual genes or groups of genes are involved in health and disease. Understanding genetic factors and genetic disorders is important in learning more about your health and preventing disease or family planning.

Genetics can play a major role in your health and genetic testing and research is leading the way. In a world where medical advancements are steering healthcare into uncharted territories, genetic testing has emerged as a powerful tool to unveil the ancestral mysteries hidden within our DNA. 

The landscape of genetic testing is rapidly evolving, offering individuals a window into their genetic makeup and potential risks for various illnesses. 

Learn more from the experts in this expanding field.

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5 Medical Advancements
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5 Disruptive Healthcare Innovations for Canadians in 2025

  • 2024-12-13
From AI-powered diagnostics to personalized genetic treatments, uncover the five groundbreaking medical advancements set to transform how Canadians experience healthcare in 2025.
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genetic testing
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Genetic Testing; Navigating Testing For Inherited Illness-Causing Genes

  • 2024-02-01
Believing you may have a genetic illness can be difficult, but there is a way to discover if you have illness causing genes that is supportive. Read on to learn more.
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Pregnancy genetic screening
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Prenatal Genetic Testing in Canada: Balancing Knowledge, Choices, and Difficult Decisions

  • 2024-01-23
The decision whether or not to do genetic tests prenatally is a deeply personal one. Read on to learn more.
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Genetic Testing: Unlocking the Secrets of Your DNA

  • 2024-01-15
Here is your guide on how to navigate the genetic testing landscape for genetic illnesses in Canada.
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Genetics
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Does Health All Boil Down To Genetics?

  • 2024-01-12
Genes have a powerful impact on our health, but so do lifestyle and environmental factors, many of which can be within our control.
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Newborn baby
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Cord Blood Banking in Canada: Options, Eligibility, and Donation Centers

  • 2023-10-03
Cord blood is only available for harvesting right after birth and given how rare it is coupled with its lifesaving properties, it’s no wonder cord blood banks exist.
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Genetics
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Know the Risk: Testing for Cancer Caused by BRCA Gene

  • 2023-09-21
BRCA screening tests for any abnormalities in the gene that could cause irregular cell growth - the root cause of cancer. Learn more about this genetic test.
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