Your genome contains 6 billion letters of code that make you uniquely you—understanding it is the first step to owning your health.
Read More →You carry a unique edition of the human genome—a 6-billion-letter instruction manual written in a four-letter alphabet (A, T, C, G) that encodes everything from your eye color to your susceptibility to certain diseases. For the first time in history, reading this book is affordable and accessible.
Your Own Genome is a plain-language guide to understanding your genetic blueprint. We explain what genetic testing can (and can't) tell you, how to interpret results from consumer and clinical tests, and when to seek guidance from a genetics professional. No jargon. No hype. Just your genome, explained.
Your genome in plain language — 3 billion letters, 20,000 genes, and what they actually do
Pathogenic, likely pathogenic, VUS — what these terms mean and what to do with them
Pharmacogenomics explained — CYP2D6, CYP2C19, and why your genes affect your medications