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"Eat too much sugar, boom, diabetes."
Think again. For National Diabetes Month, genetic counselor Stacey joins us to bust three major diabetes myths, from genetic risk factors to MODY and gestational diabetes.
Watch below and tell us: what genetic myth should we tackle next? 🧬👇
#NationalDiabetesMonth #Genetics #DNA #HealthFacts #23andMeEducation
Can lifestyle interventions change the biological trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear?
23andMe Research Institute is teaming up with Scripps Research Translational Institute to drive recruitment for the Wellderly Brain Study, an initiative exploring early Alzheimer's prevention.
Read the announcement: 23andme.org/media-center/pre…
#ClinicalTrials #AlzheimersResearch #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #23andMeResearch
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What does a genetic test actually test? 🧬 Not all tests look at the same things. Some check a few specific spots in your DNA; others read nearly your whole genome. And a result can only tell you about what the test looked at.
See what that means in Module 1 of our new Genetic Testing series: 23andme.org/education/unders…
#23andMeEducation #GeneticsLearningHub #DNA #GeneticsEducation #GeneticTesting #23andMeEducation
We're taking a trip to ancient Mesopotamia, home to some of the world's first cities. Who lived there? And where did they come from? 🏛️🧬 Their DNA has some surprising answers. 23andMe Premium members can explore their own connections in Historical Matches: 23andme.org/blog/articles/10…
#23andMe #HistoricalMatches #AncientDNA #Mesopotamia
These volcanic islands off Africa hold a 2,000-year-old genetic time capsule.
Watch the full breakdown to discover how an isolated ancient population left an enduring mark on modern DNA. ⬇️
Learn more: 23andme.org/blog/articles/23…
For centuries, a skull has been honored as the relic of a medieval king and saint. But is it really him? 👑🧬 Ancient DNA weighs in. 23andMe Premium members can check for a royal connection in Historical Matches.
Learn more: 23andme.org/blog/articles/10…
For decades, the face of a Denisovan was one of human evolution's biggest mysteries. Now, ancient proteins have unlocked the true identity of a massive fossil collection, allowing scientists to map out what our elusive cousins actually looked like!
Watch 23andMe’s Dr. Éadaoin Harney explain this incredible breakthrough. 🧬👇 #AncientDNA #Evolution #Denisovan #ScienceNews #Anthropology
As genetics becomes routine in primary care, clinicians are increasingly called upon to interpret genetic data for patients.
The 23andMe Research Institute ran a hands-on, 20-hour genetics training for 42 primary care professionals featuring simulated patient encounters, case discussions and data analysis.
Our takeaway: coursework is just step one. Clinicians also need quick-reference clinical tools and ongoing access to genetics experts.
Read more about our findings here: 23andme.org/blog/articles/is…
#Genomics #PrimaryCare #MedicalEducation #HealthcareInnovation #MedEd #23andMe
Can you eat clean, stay active, and still face severe heart issues in your 30s? It happens more often than you think due to familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition affecting 1 in 250 people. Over 70% of those people don't even know they have it.
Read to learn more: 23andme.org/genetics/health-…
#FH #HeartHealth #Genetics #23andMe #23andMeEducation
Got a negative BRCA result on 23andMe? It is good news, but it does not mean you are completely in the clear. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our genetic counselor Stacey walks us through what a negative BRCA result means and doesn’t mean.
Learn more: 23andme.org/blog/articles/un…
That’s a wrap for #ASHG26. Thank you to the event organizers for hosting a great conference. At ASHG, the 23andMe Research Institute introduced new capabilities designed to give researchers more flexibility, depth and clinical context by connecting genetics with de-identified real-world health data.
We discussed our commitment to expanding access to genetic and phenotypic data, so more scientists can bring their own questions to our cohort of more than 11 million consented participants. All of this rests on our longstanding commitment to participant consent, privacy and trust, and to rigorous research practices.
The questions facing human genetics are too big for any one team to answer alone. That’s why we’re grateful to connect with new partners who share our view of making a real impact through the scale and depth of our genetic and phenotypic data.
Long before modern vampire myths, 17th-century communities used heavy iron sickles and padlocks to keep the "undead" locked in their graves. Watch 23andMe’s ancient DNA expert Dr. Éadaoin Harney explain this chilling archaeological discovery! 🧛♀️🧬👇
#AncientDNA #Halloween #Archaeology #ScienceNews #Genetics
Think men can't get breast cancer or that Dad's side of the family doesn't count? Think again. It's Men's Breast Cancer Awareness Week, and genetic counselor Stacey is busting 3 common myths surrounding men and BRCA genes in this video. Watch to learn why both sides of your family tree matter.
Learn more: 23andme.org/blog/articles/un…
#MensBreastCancerAwarenessWeek #Genetics #FamilyHealth #BRCA #BreastCancerAwareness #23andMe
The 23andMe Research Institute is at #ASHG26 in Montreal this week.
Our Vice President of Research, Adam Auton, is speaking today on “Genetic Discovery at Population Scale: What Becomes Possible with 11 Million Research Participants.”
And our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Noura Abul-Husn, is presenting on Friday on how we’re powering population-scale health outcomes.
Check out our talks and stop by our booth. We look forward to connecting with you: 23andme.org/blog/articles/23…
#ASHG2026 #Genomics #PreventiveHealth #Biotech #GeneticsResearch
From the Nile to the Yemeni Highlands, centuries of history can show up in your DNA. 🌍 Our 163 newly added Genetic Groups span Egypt, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, bringing our total to more than 5,000 regions. Check your 23andMe app to see your updated Ancestry Composition report. Learn more: 23andme.org/blog/articles/23…
We added 137 new Genetic Groups across Southeast Asia. Can you guess these two?
1️⃣ A group known for one of the world's largest matrilineal societies
2️⃣ An island community with ancestral ties spanning from Southeast Asia to Africa
Learn more: 23andme.org/blog/articles/ne…
The 23andMe Research Institute is heading to Montreal for ASHG from October 20th to the 24th, and our team is excited to connect with the global genetics community in person. We’ll be presenting at the conference: 23andme.org/blog/articles/23…
Mammograms screen for breast cancer, but did you know they can also spot risk factors for heart disease? They can pick up Breast Arterial Calcification (BAC), calcium buildup in artery walls that can indicate risk for future heart attack or stroke. Ask your doctor if your radiologist can check for BAC on your next mammogram.
#Mammogram #HeartHealth #BreastCancerAwareness #23andMe #HealthTips #23andMeEducation
We're celebrating International Archaeology Day, which is happening this week, with a milestone of our own: 🎉 we’ve surpassed more than 1,000 historical individuals in Historical Matches. 🎉
To mark the moment, we want you to meet a man from the age of the pyramids who was never mummified. Find out how his DNA survived 4,500 years 🏺🧬
23andMe Premium members can see if they share a genetic connection with him in Historical Matches. Link in bio!
#23andMe #HistoricalMatches #AncientDNA #AncientEgypt #InternationalArchaeologyDay
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Over 1 in 10 DTC genetic test takers receive medically actionable health results with established screening or prevention. You can learn more about this and the other great work we’re doing at the 23andMe Research Institute at #ASHG26 (Oct 20–24). Make sure to add our presentation to your calendar, stop by the booth and connect with our team!
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#ASHG2026 #Genomics #PreventiveHealth #Biotech #GeneticsResearch