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October 19, 2019
Whole genome clinical validation study
- By Variantyx, Inc
- Posted in Clinical Education
Last week at the American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting we presented our poster on the clinical validation of our Genomic...
September 23, 2019
Disease predisposition risk: what to consider beyond cancer
- By Variantyx, Inc
- Posted in Clinical Education
In our previous post, we took a look at screening for cancer predisposition risk. Specifically delving into coverage of breast cancer...
September 9, 2019
Cancer predisposition variants: looking beyond BRCA1/2
- By Variantyx, Inc
- Posted in Clinical Education
Everyone has some risk of developing cancer. In fact, nearly 40% of people will be diagnosed with cancer at some...
September 2, 2019
September is Healthy Aging Month!
- By Variantyx, Inc
- Posted in Clinical Education
Because it’s never too early or too late to ensure we’re on the right path with our health, we’re using...
May 29, 2019
Spotlight on Huntington’s disease
- By Variantyx, Inc
- Posted in Clinical Education
Huntington’s disease is a late-onset, neurodegenerative disorder. Symptoms typically first appear in the 30’s or 40’s, progressively worsening over a...
May 15, 2019
Spotlight on hereditary peripheral neuropathies
- By Variantyx, Inc
- Posted in Clinical Education
Peripheral neuropathy, or simply neuropathy, describes any condition that affects the normal activity of the network of nerves that form...
March 13, 2019
Spotlight on hereditary kidney disorders
- By Variantyx, Inc
- Posted in Clinical Education
Overwhelmingly, most cases of kidney disease are the result of complications of diabetes or high blood pressure. However, roughly 10%...
February 28, 2019
Introducing the RareDx program
- By Variantyx, Inc
- Posted in Clinical Education
Today we’re observing Rare Disease Day® 2019. We’re joining more than 100 organizations world-wide in the worthy cause of raising awareness...
January 9, 2019
Expanded coverage of repeat expansion loci
- By Variantyx, Inc
- Posted in Clinical Education
With a growing number of different pathogenic repeat expansions linked to human disease, genetic testing for this unique class of...
December 12, 2018
Spotlight on Epilepsy
- By Variantyx, Inc
- Posted in Clinical Education
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which abnormal brain activity results in seizures. Signs and symptoms of seizures are not...