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Tier-graded evidence
Each library entry states what the source says, how much uncertainty remains, and what the information cannot tell you about an individual.
Genetic reports, explained in plain language
Health genomics, explained with evidence.
Explore plain-language education about published genetic research. Briefing intake is paused, and the waitlist is open for availability updates.
- Privacy information
- Genetics education
- Clear evidence limits
- Encrypted, isolated data
What we do
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Clinician interpretation
The education library explains published findings and why personal and family history can change their meaning.
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Care coordination
Use the library to prepare questions for a qualified healthcare professional about information already in your report.
How we grade evidence
Each library entry includes a note about the available evidence.
You can see what a source supports, what remains uncertain, and what cannot be concluded from one finding.
- 01StrongClinical consensus
- 02ValidatedGuideline and FDA backed
- 03ModerateReplicated findings
- 04EmergingActive research
- 05ExploratoryEarly signal
Questions to ask about direct-to-consumer DNA results.
Why context matters
Direct-to-consumer genetic reports can be difficult to interpret on their own. Personal and family history may change what a finding means, so take questions about your report to a qualified healthcare professional.
A conversation with a qualified healthcare professional can add context and help you avoid treating one result as a complete answer.
Clinical follow-up and management
If a report raises a health concern, take the original report to a qualified healthcare professional. They can decide what other information may be relevant to your circumstances.
The Heritable Health library summarizes published research so you can prepare questions about an existing report. It does not provide personal health advice.
If something in a report concerns you, discuss the original report with a qualified healthcare professional who can consider it alongside personal and family history.
Topics from genetic reports that may be worth discussing with a healthcare professional.
- BRCA1 and BRCA2: An educational entry on how researchers study inherited variants in family health history.
- MCM6: An educational entry on how researchers study inherited differences in food digestion.
- FTO: An educational entry on how researchers examine inherited variation and metabolism.
- APOE: An educational entry on the limits of research into inherited differences and memory.
- TCF7L2: An educational entry on inherited variation studied in relation to blood-sugar regulation.
- OPRM1: An educational entry on how inherited variation is studied alongside substance-use behaviour.
- CDKN2A/B: An educational entry on how researchers examine inherited variation and heart health.
- CHRNA3: An educational entry on how inherited variation is studied alongside nicotine-use behaviour.
- CFTR: Associated with cystic fibrosis, notably mutations ΔF508 (rs113993960) and G551D (rs113993959).
- MTHFR: An educational entry about a gene involved in folate processing and the limits of single-variant interpretation.
- KCNJ11: An educational entry on how researchers study inherited variation and insulin response.
Some markers worth discussing.
A small selection of educational entries with source links, uncertainty notes, and questions to consider.
Interested in personalized guidance?
Join the waitlist for updates when report-based briefings accept new members. The education library remains available.
Join the WaitlistSteps to get started
What you can do today.
- Step 1
Browse the education library and note the topics you want to understand.
- Step 2
Join the waitlist for updates about briefings based on existing genetic reports.
- Step 3
If briefing intake opens in your region, we will explain the next steps before you share a report.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the briefing service?
Heritable Health is developing plain-language briefings based on genetic reports members already have. The service is not open for intake.
Are briefings available now?
New briefing intake is paused. Join the waitlist for availability updates.
Can I share a genetic report now?
New report sharing is paused. The education library remains available without an upload, and accepted formats will be published before intake opens.
How is genetic information handled?
Our privacy policy explains how genetic information is stored, used, and shared.
What if something in my report concerns me?
Take the original report to a qualified healthcare professional who can consider it alongside your personal and family history. Access and costs vary by location and by the professional you contact.
How are consultations conducted?
If briefing intake opens, we will explain how the service works before you share any information.
Understanding genetic variation.
Genomic complexity and variation
People share most of their DNA, with many small differences from one person to another. Researchers study these differences to learn about inherited traits, but one difference alone does not provide a complete picture of a person's health.
What is a single-letter DNA difference?
A single nucleotide polymorphism, often shortened to SNP, is a difference at one position in DNA. Researchers study patterns across many such differences; one SNP alone does not determine a person's health.
