October 2018 – Food for Thought – Genomic Testing: Exploring the Relationship Between Genes and Environment
In this month’s Food for Thought video Dr. Jeff Bland discusses genomic testing. It is not uncommon for people to express anxiety—or even fear—about receiving information about their genetics. But what many people do not yet fully realize is that genes are connected to so much more than disease risk. In fact, genes can contain messages of protection, repair, survival, and defense. The key is to understand the vital importance of the gene-environment interaction. Dr. Bland shares his insights.
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