Thinking about growing your family? A powerful DNA test can help you prepare for a healthy pregnancy. Find out how! Expanded Carrier Screening: Why is this DNA test considered one of the most important, valuable tests to do pre-pregnancy? How can we avoid passing on severe conditions to the next generation? Tune in to… Read more »
Posts Categorized: CCTV’s THE VIBRANT GENE talk show
Is Parenthood is Right For You (part 1)? We asked one of the nation’s experts for advice.
How does a person or couple decide to have a baby? If you’re like most people, you might feel a little overwhelmed by the topic and think it is easier to, “Just let nature take its course.” But we interviewed one of the Nation’s leading experts on making this important decision…and that’s NOT what she… Read more »
Next on CCTV: What is NMO?
Imagine being 12 years old. You are perfectly healthy, leading a normal life. One morning you wake up temporarily blind. Today we will hear personal accounts what it is like to have Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) and what is being done to combat the rare disease. What is the best treatment? Is genetic testing available? What… Read more »
On CCTV: Super Genes – unlocking the power of your genes for health and wellbeing
Imagine playing a card game with a deck of cards that you’re unable to change. If your deck is great then the game is easy and fun! If your deck is less desirable then you may struggle a bit in the game, always looking for a leg up. Until recently your genetic makeup was believed… Read more »
FRAXA: searching for answers to the leading cause of inherited autism
As a genetic counselor who focuses on preventative care, I am asked regularly about autism. What causes autism? How can I get screened for autism? Am I at risk of having a baby with autism? Autism is considered a complex condition, with a myriad of possible risk factors. However, there is one exception; the most… Read more »
New on CCTV: Can Molecular Genetic Technologies Eradicate Tropical Disease?
Can new developments in molecular genetics help eradicate neglected tropical diseases? What are neglected tropical diseases? What countries are most affected? What can be done? One of the most exciting developments in the history of humankind is taking place now in the area of neglected tropical disease. Yet, practically nobody knows about this inspiring… Read more »
THE VIBRANT GENE Talk Show: Genomic Sequencing For Newborns?
Testing a newborn’s DNA could identify health risks, providing an early alert for parents and health providers. What are parents’ experiences with learning this information? Short on time? Here’s a teaser: A research project at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital is exploring what may be the next generation… Read more »
Next on CCTV – The Zika Virus
The Zika virus has been declared an international public health emergency, with outbreaks across Latin America and the Caribbean. Now the virus is in our own backyard. Did you miss it live? Here’s the recording on our YouTube station: (Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!) How can you protect yourself from infection? Planning… Read more »
THE VIBRANT GENE: The ‘Angie Effect’; When should you call a cancer genetic counselor?
Guest: Janette Lawrence … Read more »