News and Research: A PCSK9 mutation that protects against disease
Canadian researchers have discovered that a rare genetic variant in the PCSK9 gene increases longevity through decrease heart disease and liver injury.
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Questions about your 23andMe data?
Do you have questions about using your 23andMe raw data? Check out the most common questions people ask about using their 23andMe gene information.
Debunking the “blood-type diet”
Does the science back up the idea that you can lose weight solely based on your blood type? The article explains the different ABO blood types, breaks down the core ideas of a blood type diet, and offer some food for thought on how to approach these methods. (Member’s article)
Biological Age Calculators
A look into the newest biological age calculators available. How well do your lifestyle and genetics interact to estimate your cellular age? (Member’s article)
Combining 23andMe and AncestryDNA Raw Data Files – Mac / Linux
This method of combining the 23andMe and AncestryDNA raw data files involves using a Mac or Linux terminal window. These directions assume you have some minor skills in navigating in a terminal window.
Dante Labs Whole Genome Sequencing – Reports Review
This review is my personal experience and opinion on the reports offered with Dante Labs’ whole-genome sequencing. More to come …
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Privacy and Your Genes
I received an email from Promethease a few days ago that I wanted to share with all of you, along …
How to delete your 23andMe account
23 and Me offers an easy way to delete your account and remove your data from their website. First, I …
How to use your genetic data for biohacking
Biohacking is a term that is usually applied to optimizing health by utilizing tools such as supplements, peptides, biofeedback, photobiomodulation, …
Review of 23andMe’s GrandTree Feature
Ever wonder whether you get your red hair from your grandmother or grandfather? Is it grandma’s fault that you are likely …
Low Histamine Smoothie Bowl
It can be difficult sometimes to come up with new breakfast ideas for a low histamine diet. Here is a recipe for a low histamine smoothie bowl for a quick breakfast. (Member’s article)
How to download your AncestryDNA raw data
A quick tutorial for today on downloading your data from AncestryDNA. Why download your data? Well, it is YOUR data …
5 ways you can optimize your diet today, based on your genes
With all the dietary advice out there today, how can you know what is right for your body? I’ve boiled …
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How well do AncestryDNA.com and 23andMe data match?
Wondering whether to go with an Ancestry.com or 23 and me kit? I recently picked up an AncestryDNA kit to …
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Biohacks – Experiments and Optimizations Based on My Genetics
After three years of digging into genetics and learning all that I can about my genes, I wanted to get …
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How to Download Your 23andMe Raw Data
Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to download your genetic data. Why download your data? 4 quick reasons: It …