If you’re looking for a last minute gift for friends or family this holiday season, you may be considering direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing kits. These saliva-based at-home DNA tests (offered by companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com) are available for quick...
From the LaunchPad
Welcome to The Launchpad, SoundRocket’s blog, where we share our insights and musings on the science of doing science (well), #soundscience.
Personal Genetic Tests: 12,000 Gallons of Drool
When I am asked often what I do for a living – a recent story I get to say is “We watch people spit, and then ask them about their experience.” That usually draws a raised eyebrow, and often silence as the recipient of that nugget decides how to rearrange those words into something that makes more sense. Generally, they don’t get there without help.
Genomes2People Expands Partnership with SoundRocket to Improve Personal Genome Sequencing Outcomes
After about seven years with Soundrocket, the Genomes2People Research Program has re-upped and expanded the partnership with the help of a new NIH grant for its PeopleSeq Consortium study.
ICYMI: My favorite social science podcasts…. Plus one more!
For this list, Scott scoured his (extensive) Favorites category in his Podcast app. Check out the list he came up with awhile back.
FDA Genetic Health Assessment Ruling: Decoded
Trying to read and understand the latest FDA release on personal genetic testing (or what they are now calling Genetic Health Assessments)? Wish that they could indent when they use multi-level outlines? We have created a version that may be a bit easier to read and understand…