Your Own Genome: understanding your genetic blueprint — what a genome is, what testing reveals, and how to take ownership of your genetic health.
Board-Certified Clinical Geneticists
Content is authored and reviewed by board-certified clinical geneticists specializing in rare disease diagnosis, variant interpretation, and clinical informatics.
Whole genome sequencing now costs less than $200. Direct-to-consumer tests from 23andMe and AncestryDNA have put genetic data in the hands of over 40 million people. But understanding what your genome actually says—beyond ancestry percentages and trait predictions—requires context that most reports don’t provide.
Your Own Genome translates genomics into plain language. What is a VUS? Should you worry about a BRCA2 variant? What does pharmacogenomics mean for your medications? This site bridges the gap between raw data and understanding.
All content on Your Own Genome is written or reviewed by a board-certified clinical geneticist. We cite peer-reviewed literature, use evidence-based frameworks, and update content as new research emerges.
This site is intended for educational purposes. It does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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