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Clinical Genetics

Consumer DNA tests are educational, not diagnostic — but the data they generate often becomes the starting point for a clinical conversation. These articles cover when and how to bring genetic findings to a physician or genetic counselor, what consumer arrays can and can't reliably detect, and the situations where clinical-grade testing is the right next step.

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clinical genetics

Bringing Genetic Results to Your Doctor: A Prep Guide

A 15-minute appointment can't absorb a 600,000-row raw DNA file. Here is how to prep a clean, structured genetic handoff your clinician can actually act on in the room.

May 1, 2026 · 6 min read

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clinical genetics

Limits of Consumer DNA Testing: What It Can't Tell You

Consumer DNA tests look at a few hundred thousand positions, not your full genome. Here is what they reliably catch, what they miss, and when clinical-grade testing matters.

May 1, 2026 · 6 min read

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Raw DNA Data Privacy: What Happens After You Upload

Genetic data is the most personal data you have. Here is exactly what GenoSight does with your raw DNA file — encryption, access, what is sent to AI, and deletion.

May 1, 2026 · 6 min read

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GenoSight Data Sources: ClinVar, PharmGKB, GWAS, PubMed

Every GenoSight finding traces back to a primary source. Here is what ClinVar, GWAS Catalog, PharmGKB, and PubMed are — and why the source choice matters for trust.

May 1, 2026 · 6 min read