Ushering in genetic evaluation for Usher Syndrome September 18, 2017Mapmygenome Team This could be the first time you’ve heard about Usher syndrome. That’s ok. You may not know what kind of a condition it is. That’s ok, too. But, by the end...
Over 50 Shades of Grey: Understanding Depression September 13, 2017Mapmygenome Team Most of us lead stressful lives that require us to keep up with fast-paced schedules at work and home. We are finding it exceedingly difficult to spend leisure time with...
I Know How You Lost Weight Last Summer!!! September 08, 2017Mapmygenome Team I Know How You Lost Weight Last Summer!!! Every summer, millions of people embark on weight loss journeys — new diets, new exercise routines, new supplements. Some succeed. Many don’t....
Blood Testing: From Humours to Tumours September 04, 2017Mapmygenome Team Blood Testing: From Humours to Tumours Liquid biopsy is used and misused a lot these days. While we are all still on the lookout for the holy grail, there is...
The Promise of Genomics to Science and Society: Part 3 of 3 September 01, 2017Mapmygenome Team The Promise of Genomics to Science and Society: Part 3 of 3 In the final part of this series, we look at where genomics is headed — and what it...
The Promise of Genomics to Science and Society: Part 1 of 3 August 30, 2017Mapmygenome Team The Promise of Genomics to Science and Society: Part 1 of 3 Genomics — the study of an organism’s complete set of DNA, including all of its genes — is...
Epigenetics: What is the hype about? August 26, 2017Mapmygenome Team Epigenetics explains how your lifestyle and environment can change how your genes are expressed — without altering your DNA. Written by Anu Acharya, CEO of Mapmygenome.
Prenatal Nutrition: Are You Eating for Two? August 04, 2017Mapmygenome Team Prenatal Nutrition: Are You Eating for Two? Our diet and lifestyle demand changes once the biological clock starts ticking. Easy access to information and awareness has made it essential to...
Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise July 31, 2017Mapmygenome Team Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise Physical activity benefits everyone, but it is especially advantageous for people with diabetes. The concept of physical activity and exercise has slowly picked up pace...
Vitamin C2D: Co-operate to Dominate! July 25, 2017Mapmygenome Team Vitamin C2D: Co-operate to Dominate! “When life gives you lemons and sunshine: just soak it all up!!!” Our dynamically changing lifestyle has taken an avid interest in health and nutrition....
The God of All Things New, Good, and Healthy July 23, 2017Mapmygenome Team The God of All Things New, Good, and Healthy In Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles, the god of new beginnings, and the patron of...
How To Find Your True (Genetically-Mapped) Self In A Selfie Obsessed World July 19, 2017Mapmygenome Team How to Find Your True (Genetically-Mapped) Self in a Selfie-Obsessed World We live in a world obsessed with selfies — with curated images of ourselves that we present to the...