Talking to your relatives about cancers in the family
November 30, 2018
It’s holiday season, and for many of us that means more time spent with extended family members. This uptick in family time can be a good opportunity to talk to relatives about the family tree in general, especially since genealogy is such a popular hobby right now.... Read MoreHappy Giving Tuesday! Here are some non-profits that are making a difference.
November 29, 2018
Giving Tuesday is a great time to reflect on the charitable organizations that are making a positive difference in the world. At Color, we’re continuously inspired by our non-profit partners who work tirelessly to improve the lives of people in their communities. If... Read MoreMovember tips: what 2018 taught us about men’s health
November 19, 2018
In Movember, we promote awareness of issues related to men’s health. And as we approach Thanksgiving and the holidays, our thoughts turn to family. So as our families start to gather, here’s a Movember review of some of 2018’s more interesting discoveries... Read MoreFull Transcript: Dr. Anirban Maitra on the latest advances against pancreatic cancer
November 15, 2018
This World Pancreatic Cancer Day, we talk to Dr. Anirban Maitra, Scientific Director of the Ahmed Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research at MD Anderson Cancer Center, about the rising incidence of pancreatic cancer, risk factors associated with the disease, and latest progress in... Read MoreFull Transcript: Dr. Kristi Funk on improving breast health and lowering cancer risk
November 14, 2018
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we talk to Dr. Kristi Funk, Breast Cancer Surgeon and author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual, about everyday choices to improve breast health and lower overall cancer risk. Dr. Funk also debunks common breast cancer myths such as the... Read MoreMammograms: How Often and When Should I Start? – Color
October 31, 2018
Could this topic get any more perplexing? There are conflicting guidelines, confusing news headlines, and depending on which doctor you talk to, you might hear different things. What’s a girl to do? Mammograms are extremely important for all women, as they allow doctors... Read MoreColor at ASHG: a year of large-scale genomics research
October 26, 2018
This year a record number of people (7,005!) descended upon San Diego for the annual American Society of Human Genetics conference. Color, too, sent our largest-ever delegation to ASHG to nerd out on genetics, present our research, meet up with old colleagues, and talk about the... Read More
Accelerating the pace of scientific research for diverse populations through low coverage whole genome sequencing
October 18, 2018
This week, at the 2018 American Society of Human Genetics Meeting in San Diego, we’re excited to present a scalable, affordable solution that can help accelerate the development of novel polygenic risk scores for non-Caucasian populations. In recent years, novel applications... Read MoreFull Transcript: Erica Ramos, President of National Society of Genetic Counselors, interviewed by Turna Ray of GenomeWeb
October 8, 2018
Turna Ray (left) and Erica Ramos (right) On this episode of Sequenced, Erica Ramos, the 2018 President of National Society of Genetic Counselors, talks to GenomeWeb’s Senior Editor Turna Ray about the growing field of genetic testing and role that genetic counselors can... Read More
Introducing LEAP: (Machine) Learning from Evidence to Assess Pathogenicity
October 3, 2018
If you’re a human reading this post, your DNA is about 99.9% the same as mine. It’s the 0.1%, our genetic variations, which make each of us unique. One of our most important jobs at Color is interpreting the significance of each of our clients’ variants. It’s especially... Read More
Happy birthday to the Human Genome Project
October 1, 2018
On October 1st, 1990, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Department of Energy announced the launch of the Human Genome Project, an attempt to map all 3 billion base pairs in the human genome first scheduled to be completed by 2005. Eleven years and $2.7 billion later,... Read MoreWelcome to the new Color – Color
September 27, 2018
Introducing medication response genetics and... Read MoreWhat to know for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – Color
September 24, 2018
How do genes impact ovarian cancer risk? As a genetic counselor, it can be difficult to explain to someone when they should have genetic testing. Cancer is so common; it seems like almost everyone has it somewhere in their family. While ovarian cancer can be rare, the guidelines... Read MoreSydney’s Story: Why we all deserve peace of mind when it comes to our health
September 18, 2018
Our clients and their stories inspire us every day to keep working toward a world where everyone has access to the information they need to live their healthiest lives. The story of Lori and Sydney, a mother and daughter with a long family history of cancer, is another moving... Read MoreIt’s National Cholesterol Education Month! – Color
September 12, 2018
Familial Hypercholesterolemia — it’s a mouthful. If it sounds vaguely familiar, it’s because it has started to gain some notoriety in recent years. It has been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a Tier 1 recommendation for population... Read More
Introducing Robin Cole
September 4, 2018
Robin Cole is an NFL legend. As a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker from 1977–1987, he was part of the famous Steel Curtain defense that helped the team win four Super Bowls in six seasons. Robin himself is a two-time Super Bowl champion (XIII and XIV). He’s also a prostate... Read More“I just tested positive. Does my partner need testing?”
August 27, 2018
If you receive a positive genetic test result for a hereditary cancer gene, one of the most important things that you can do is share this information with close relatives such as siblings, parents, and children. These family members may have a 50% risk to carry the same... Read MoreColor Around The Globe – Color
August 6, 2018
At the opening plenary session of the Human Genetics Society of Australia here in Sydney, Daniel MacArthur from the Broad Institute suggested that every possible genetic variant that is compatible with life likely exists right now, in today’s population. The main... Read More
The future of genetic counseling is in technology
July 31, 2018
As demand for genetic testing skyrockets, one of the hardest challenges we face is growing and innovating to make sure genetic counseling remains available for those who need it. Genetic counseling, the process of helping people understanding genetic testing and make the... Read MoreColor Q&A: Emily Johnston, engineering manager – Color
July 30, 2018
Let’s start with your childhood. Were you a supergeek? Basically, yes. I grew up in a suburb of Ottawa, the capital of Canada. It’s a big telecom hub, so outside of government, the second largest employer was various combinations of Bells. My dad and a lot of my friends’... Read More