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Genetics, plainly.

Explainers and deep-dives on the science behind your DNA report — methylation, neurotransmitters, polygenic risk, and what to actually do about them.

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GenoSight vs Promethease vs SelfDecode vs Nebula 2026

Compare GenoSight, Promethease, SelfDecode, and Nebula on raw DNA upload support, price, AI synthesis, citations, privacy, and clinician-ready reports.

May 1, 2026 · 9 min read

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How AI Reads Your DNA: Inside the Synthesis Pipeline

AI doesn't replace genetic science — it removes the bottleneck between raw variant calls and personal context. Here's exactly how an AI genetic report is built.

May 1, 2026 · 6 min read

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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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How GenoSight Turns Raw DNA Into Reports

See how GenoSight turns a raw 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or MyHeritage file into an AI-synthesized educational health report.

May 1, 2026 · 5 min read

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What's in a GenoSight Report: The 6 Health Domains

A GenoSight report reasons about your genetics against six health profile domains. Here is exactly what each domain captures and why it changes the report output.

May 1, 2026 · 5 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

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Methylation vitamins: a genetics-first guide to methylated B-complex supplements

Methylated B-vitamins help if you carry an MTHFR variant. Here's how to read your 23andMe genotype to decide if 5-MTHF is worth the extra cost.

April 30, 2026 · 7 min read

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MTHFR Explained: What the Most-Hyped Variant Actually Means

rs1801133 affects how your body activates folate. Here's what 'compound heterozygous' really tells you about supplementation choices.

April 29, 2026 · 3 min read