Need a moment to catch your breath? Allow Dan to walk you through a 5 minute guided relaxing meditation. This meditation is especially great if you have tired feet or have overly exerted yourself. Why are we promoting meditation? Stress impacts your genes and how they function, a process also known as epigenetics. Taking… Read more »
Posts By: Kayla Sheets
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 »
Gene Editing: A Cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Gene Editing was one of the hottest genetic news topics in 2015. A simple, powerful emergent technology (called CRISPR-Cas9) made this once elusive goal suddenly a reality for nearly any laboratory. Find out how a laboratory at Harvard University is using gene editing to treat mice with a genetic muscle disease (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy). Join… Read more »
Thanks Folks! Vibrant Gene’s Year in Review (2015)
Vibrant Gene Consulting is one year old! It has been a wonderful year, and we have many of you to thank for our success. Here are the highlights of our year in review. RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS We were honored that our research involving a father with human chimerism was accepted to be presented at two… Read more »
THE VIBRANT GENE: The ‘Angie Effect’; When should you call a cancer genetic counselor?
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CCTV Premiere of THE VIBRANT GENE (Edited)
Medicine’s best kept secret: Genetic Counseling How could this essential service help you and your family? Why is this field not better well known? When should you seek genetic counseling for mental health conditions? Tune in to find out more… Host: Kayla Sheets … Read more »
Tune in to THE VIBRANT GENE, Our Genetics Talk Show!
Want the latest news in genetic wellness? Gain valuable insights for exceptional health. Stay on the cutting-edge with THE VIBRANT GENE. Our bi-monthly talk show features local experts in the fields of genetics, mindfulness and preventative medicine. We aim to provide you with simple answers from reputable sources. All shows are recorded live… Read more »
Vibrant Gene Featured in BuzzFeed
November 6, 2015 Man Failed His Paternity Test Due To His Vanished Twin’s DNA DNA researchers report a father failed a paternity test because the genes in his saliva differ from his sperm’s. One in eight people might possess such “chimeric” genes caused by a twin lost in the womb. To read more about… Read more »
Giving Birth to Your Sibling’s Baby: The Intriguing Condition of Chimerism
October 5, 2015 You may have seen an episode of CSI where a man is exonerated from a crime he actually committed because he has two different genomes (sets of DNA). At the scene of the crime,… Read more »
Pathway Genomics’ Fit Test: Could It Be Your Path To A Healthy Lifestyle?
More and more genetic tests are available that claim to educate you about important lifestyle choices. But can a genetic test really tell you how to exercise? Optimize your diet? Uncover vitamin deficiencies? We put the Pathway Genomics Fit Test under the microscope by trying it out ourselves. September 15, 2015 Pathway Genomics… Read more »