Today begins the 34th Annual Education National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Conference in Pittsburgh, PA where genetic counselors, scientists, and companies convene to better learn from one another regarding new developments in genetic counseling, medical genetics, and new technologies, theories, and practices that strengthens and support attendees’ practices. If you’re at NSGC this week, … Continue reading Tute Arrives at NSGC
Month: October 2015
Tutorial: Diagnosing Rare Genetic Disease
There are over 200 million rare diseases that affect people worldwide and it is estimated that over 80 percent of rare diseases have a genetic origin. Although each disease is rare, when you add all of the rare diseases together, they are actually surprisingly common. Some estimate that 1 in 10 people will be affected … Continue reading Tutorial: Diagnosing Rare Genetic Disease