PATHWAY LAUNCHES EDUCATIONAL TOOL
Welcome to DNA Conversation Starters! Since launching our company early last year we’ve realized how important it is to provide the public with educational information about genetics and personal genetic testing. For most of us, we learned about DNA for the first time in middle school. But, when was the last time you revisited your biology textbook? Recent discoveries show that genetic information can actually be used for so much more than just determining our eye color.
More and more we see well-known TV shows like Law and Order or CSI using DNA to obtain forensic evidence for police investigations and legal trials. Did you know that canine (dog) DNA is even being used to identify pet owners for not picking up their dog’s droppings on the street? Now, with access to advanced genetic testing technologies, companies like Pathway Genomics can generate genetic test results from a small saliva sample and tell a fascinating story about who you are at your biological core. This information can give you greater insight into your past and present, and empower you to make more-informed choices for your future.
We understand that making the decision to order a personal genetic test brings up a lot of questions. Here, in our ‘DNA Conversation Starters’, we will discuss these questions. We will offer our thoughts and insights on the benefits associated with personal genetic testing and rule out various myths associated with genetic testing. For instance, a genetic health test may tell you that you carry a certain genetic marker linked to heart disease, however being at risk does not mean that you will develop this condition.
Join us as we talk through a variety of topics linked to genetics including women’s health, cancer, heart disease, asthma, men’s health, nutrition, and ancestry. We’ll also answer some of your common questions. If you don’t see a topic that you want to hear about, please let us know and we will do our best to address your questions. This information is meant to help you talk about genetics with confidence.
To help launch DNA Conversation Starters, we are offering a discount for Pathway’s combo Health and Ancestry Genetic Test report. For $348, customers can access genetic testing for health conditions, including drug response, carrier status, and disease plus ancestry. Just enter the code, DNASTART at check out!