Integrated Omics

What Are Stem Cells?

You have probably heard of stem cells — but do you know what they are? Stem cells are sometimes misunderstood, and their powers and uses are still not fully known to researchers. But we do know that stem cells have the potential to transform health care as we know it. Within stem cells may be

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The Pros and Cons of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Kits

Chances are you’ve encountered the advertising by now: a man is shocked to learn where his ancestors came from, or a woman discovers her predisposition to certain inherited disease. These life-altering revelations, we’re told, are thanks to DNA testing made available directly to consumers. The process is so simple, the information is so interesting, and

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