Dna Today: A Genetics Podcast

This episode is the last installment of our 7 part direct-consumer genetic testing series. Joining for this episode is guest Melanie Hardy, Assistant Director of JScreen Genetic Counseling Services, which is part of Emory University School of Medicine. Melanie has been an active member in The National Society of Genetic Counselors and the American Board of Genetic Counseling, including chairing multiple committees, workgroups and programs. She has also served on capstone committees for genetic counseling students at multiple universities.On This Episode We Discuss:Number of conditions on carrier screeningDifferent methods of carrier screeningConditions more common in people of Ashkenazi Jewish descentConditions where carriers can have symptomsLimitations of carrier screeningConditions identified on newborn screeningPotential differences between saliva and blood sampleIf carrier screening should be repeatedGenetic counseling session about carrier resultsReproductive options for carriersDuring this COVID-19 pan