Genetic Diseases

Genetic Diseases

Familial Mediterranean Fever (MEFV): What a Carrier Result Means, and What the Research Says About Treatment

Research shows Familial Mediterranean Fever is a clinical diagnosis that genetics supports but does not prove. Here is what a 23andMe MEFV carrier flag really means, and today's treatment.
Genetic Diseases

Your CFH/ARMS2 AMD Risk Result, Explained: What Research Really Says About Going Blind

A research-grounded guide to what a CFH/ARMS2 "higher likelihood" AMD result means, how much it raises your real risk, and what to do next.
Genetic Diseases

CFTR Carrier on 23andMe? What a Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Result Means for US and Canadian Families

A 23andMe CFTR carrier flag is common, not a diagnosis. Population data, ACMG guidance, and the 2019 Trikafta trial explain what it means for US and Canadian families.