Does 23andMe test for macular degeneration?

If you want to learn how your genetics may influence your risk for AMD, 23andMe can help. The Age-Related Macular Degeneration Genetic Health Risk report* can tell you whether you may have an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration based on your genetics.

How many variants does 23andMe test for?

What do we test? We test for three specific genetic variants: the 185delAG and 5382insC variants in the BRCA1 gene and the 6174delT variant in the BRCA2 gene. These variants are associated with an increased risk of developing certain cancers.

Does 23andMe diagnose lupus?

23andMe Study Confirms Lupus Can Run in Families and Other New Insights – Lupus Research.

What happened to navigenics?

In July 2012, Navigenics was acquired by Life Technologies, which was acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific in February, 2014.

How does 23andMe measure genetic variation?

These DNA differences are called genetic variants. 23andMe analyzes your DNA by looking at certain genetic variants in the genome. We determine which version of the genetic variant you have at each position using a process called genotyping.

Does 23 and ME test for autoimmune disorders?

23andMe has requested that EMSI pulls out the following information from your medical records: your lupus diagnosis, lupus-related medications, and lab results.

Does lupus run family?

No single gene or group of genes has been proven to cause lupus. Lupus does, however, appear in certain families, and when one of two identical twins has lupus, there is an increased chance that the other twin will also develop the disease.

What service does navigenics provide?

A genetics test on the Navigenics Web site that allows consumers to check their risk for different diseases. Navigenics’s $1,000 service offers only health-related information, not genealogical data as 23andMe’s does. Navigenics also offers genetic counseling to help people understand their test results.