by 10X Health System | May 30, 2023 | Blog, Genetic Testing
What Exactly Are Genes? Genes are the basic unit of inheritance. They are passed from parents to children and contain the roadmap for biological and physical traits. Genes direct specific processes in the body by coding for proteins. A gene’s primary function can be...
by 10X Health System | May 25, 2023 | Blog, Genetic Testing
What is genetic testing, and how does it work? Genetic testing is the process of mapping and analyzing your unique genetic makeup in order to make action-oriented decisions about your health and wellness. The actual process of testing your genes differs depending on...
by 10X Health System | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog, Genetic Testing
No single health test is all-encompassing While there has been some significant growth and development in medical technology over the years, there is still no single “silver bullet” test that can tell you everything you need to know about your body. You’ve probably...
by 10X Health System | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog, Genetic Testing
Genetics and health are well-connected Your genes are one of the most important indicators of not only how you look, feel, and function, but they help us identify possible issues with your body’s efficiency at carrying out bodily processes, too. With how crucial genes...
by 10X Health System | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog, Genetic Testing
Genetic testing vs. genetic screening – what’s the difference? At-home gene testing has grown exponentially in the past decade, with growth almost doubling in 2017 over 2016, and there are no signs of it slowing down anytime soon. After all, genes have been the center...