The DNA Exchange

Group blog created by genetic counselors with an interest in public discussion of genetics-related issues. Twitter account managed by @alliejanson

[Genes in Life @GenesinLife]

Is 'genetic counselor' the best name for the profession? Interesting article by @TheDNAExchange looks deeper. http://t.co/0joFKqXSn3

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New post by @alliejanson: Questioning the "genetic counselor" professional title http://t.co/22TejpfTT6

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New post by @laurahercher The Downside of the Downside of Resilience: A NYT Oped Ventures Into Dangerous Territory http://t.co/TxusMpi1GR

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Guest post: @shazell on why GCs should address lack of public understanding of genetics, and how to do it http://t.co/NxCf7uxVLs

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New post by @laurahercher on Mary-Claire King's recent proposal for universal BRCA1/2 testing: http://t.co/ysnccmoA9w … #theDNAexchange

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Here is one family's experience with genetic counseling: the good, the bad and what we can learn from it http://t.co/YLTKtREMHW #guestpost

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New Guest Post: Adrienne Asch - Reflections from a Genetic Counselor http://t.co/C9KGT2km1u

[alliejansonhazell (she/her) @alliejanson]

FDA Letter to 23andMe: A Genetic Counselor’s Breakdown http://t.co/tHnjbD2EWw via @TheDNAExchange

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New Guest Post on The DNA Exchange "NIPS And The Threat To Informed Decision Making" http://t.co/CfdxgN1jm9

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New post by @laurahercher: "A Science Writer uses her child's 23andMe testing experience as a hook..." http://t.co/njyd1nBft0

[Martha Dudek @MarthaDudek]

Fantastic! Love the blog @TheDNAExchange @J9_Austin :Yay Bob Resta - #NSGC2013 lifetime achievement award recipient! So well deserved! :)

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Congrats Bob Resta on the national achievement award! #NSGC2013

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New post by @alliejanson: Work, Life and Flexibility in Genetic Counseling career http://t.co/2AaPwjHdLX #worklifebalance

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Guest Post: Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Is Not Diagnostic - Convincing Our Patients And Convincing Ourselves http://t.co/YMKMb4GA6s

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Wonderful post and tribute by @laurahercher: When Numbers Do Not Tell The Tale: A Tribute To My Friend http://t.co/AKWKL6ZTCf #BRCA

[Leila Jamal @jamalenator]

My thoughts re: what we can learn from the intrepid Personal Genome Project: http://t.co/ID2UoNpvf6 via @TheDNAExchange

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New post by Bob Resta on the impact of the Angelina Jolie #BRCA story on his patient count: Star Power http://t.co/bcZEfbw5MI

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@ngsgenealogy thanks for the mention in last month's post: http://t.co/148TR10XLn

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New Guest Post on #theDNAexchange: An Education in 'Re-identification': Learning From the Personal Genome Project http://t.co/PGIHjFv4r9

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New post by @laurahercher: Variations in a minor key: thoughts on prenatal testing in the age of WGS. New post at http://t.co/C4AZlY59LL”