Genetics is an opportunity for health and wellness

Your patients are welcome to join our disease research communities.

All new eligible study participants receive the 23andMe experience at no cost. And a chance to help make a difference.

At 23andMe, we believe genetic data plays a critical role in research. Knowing more about how genetics relate to a disease can provide additional information on how people might respond to treatments, which may eventually lead to a cure.

We have partnered with researchers around the world — representing leading academic and medical institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, patient advocacy groups and others.

Find out now which of your patients might be eligible to contribute to our this research.

The communities that are enrolling participants include: Parkinson’s Disease and Lupus

While we’re not enrolling participants now, our community research efforts continue for the following: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Education Modules

Everyone can use a lesson on genetics now and then.

Today’s understanding of genetics goes beyond Mendel’s pea plant. Here are some resources to help your patients improve their understanding of key concepts in genetics. These are provided to 23andMe customers before they see their personalized reports for the first time, and they are accessible at any time.

DNA Basics

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Globe

Ethnicity & Your Reports

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Ancestry

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Traits

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Wellness

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Carrier Status

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Educating families

These books are wonderful resources for learning and starting conversations about genes and inheritance with families with young children. Both books can be purchased online on Amazon.com.

 

You Share Genes with Me

You Share Genes with Me

Level: K – 2nd grade

An illustrated board book designed with simple words to help teach what percentage of our genes are shared with different organisms. Health care providers who work closely with children and families of young children can request a complimentary copy.

Request a complimentary copy for your office

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The One and Only Me

The One and Only Me

Level: 3rd grade – 5th grade

A picture book that helps explain what genes are, where they come from, and the role of DNA and the environment in determining traits. After reading the book, young people will be able to discuss how they are similar to and different from their own families, and how this might be evidence of their shared DNA.

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