Tag: pharmacogenomics
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How Neanderthal DNA Shapes Our Health Today
Introduction: Our Hidden Heritage Some of the most surprising culprits behind modern health aren’t new inventions but ancient legacies. About 1 to 2 percent of the DNA in non-African populations comes from Neanderthals, our long-vanished cousins. Far from being a guard of curiosities, these genes quietly influence how we respond to infections, metabolize fats, react…
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Rochester Regional Health Unveils Free GenoWell Genetic Screening Program
Rochester Regional Health has announced the launch of GenoWell, a complimentary genetic screening program and research platform designed to help participants understand how their DNA influences various health outcomes. The initiative, unveiled in Gates, N.Y., marks a notable step forward in personalized medicine, offering participants insights that could inform preventive strategies, lifestyle choices, and potential…