Pilot project holds promise for helping inform Vermonters’ health care decisions BURLINGTON – The University of Vermont Health Network has begun a pilot project to offer Genomic DNA Testing to patients as part of their clinical care. The pilot program is the beginning of an effort to increase the integration of genetic disease risks into […]
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By Elizabeth Whittington, LunaDNA Contributor When President Barack Obama introduced “precision medicine” in his 2015 State of the Union, many in the medical field were already familiar with the term. But for the general public, the Precision Medicine Initiative sparked a new way of thinking about disease treatment and prevention; one that takes into account […]
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There are currently more than 40 drugs approved to treat depression. For many patients, it can be an experience in trial and error to determine what drug or combination works the best with the fewest side effects. In an ideal situation, your genetic profile could inform your doctor the best drug, along with the best […]
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Now, you can directly contribute to research and earn ownership shares when you upload your digital health records to LunaDNA™ beginning today! LunaPBC™, the public benefit corporation behind LunaDNA, reached a milestone today announcing our partnership with Medfusion. The partnership enables LunaDNA members to access electronic health records (EHR) privately and securely on LunaDNA via […]
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As much as 30% of the entire world’s stored data is generated in the healthcare industry, where a single patient history typically generates ~80 megabytes in imaging and electronic health data each year. The explosive growth in digital medical data allows healthcare providers to take advantage of greater intelligence in the care of patients. To be the […]
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San Diego, Calif. | September 10, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. PT — LunaPBC™, founder of LunaDNA™, the first community-owned genomic and health data platform — now enables members to access their electronic health records (EHRs) in the LunaDNA platform via Medfusion’s Patient Data Application Program Interfaces (APIs). This integration expands individual’s opportunities to easily and […]
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Take a look at any recent major news publication. Information about the latest scientific discovery or technological advancements can be found in nearly every issue. Yet for a disease that currently affects over 5 million Americans and is projected to affect almost 14 million by 2050, shockingly little progress has been made toward effective treatment, […]
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By Lena Huang, LunaDNA Contributor Over the past few decades, scientists and researchers have made great strides in understanding how to use genomic data to drive important medical discoveries. However, as the scientific community continues to gain access to genomic data at rapid speeds, concerns about the privacy of that data are emerging. Today, there are […]
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We’re thrilled to announce that the World Economic Forum (WEF) today named LunaPBCTM, the public benefit corporation behind LunaDNATM, one of its newest Technology Pioneers — ahead of hundreds of up-and-coming tech companies, worldwide. This designation globally recognizes LunaPBC as a startup breaking health data barriers towards the goal of accelerating health discovery through people-powered […]
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Lactose intolerance has both genetic and non-genetic causes. Lactose intolerance can happen at any age. Learn the basics of lactose intolerance and how it could affect your health. People with lactose intolerance are unable to fully digest sugars found in dairy products. There are many reasons people become lactose intolerant, and genetics may play a […]
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Is diabetes hereditary or acquired? What are the major risk factors of diabetes? Learn about diabetes, how to test for the disease, and prevention strategies.
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Eye colors are passed down through generations, but sometimes genetic variations can lead to surprising results in eye colors. Learn about the genetics of eye color in this guide.
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We’re excited to announce our strategic partnership with Genomelink, the largest and fastest growing web platform that enables members to upload their raw DNA data file and discover more about their DNA identities and traits through intuitive visualization and scientific educational content. Now, LunaDNATM members can contribute their DNA data to Genomelink and learn more […]
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The human hereditary material known as deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a long molecule containing the information organisms need to both develop and reproduce. DNA is found in every cell in the body, and is passed down from parent to child.
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For thousands of years, humans have evolved to survive and thrive in environments fraught with a multitude of different challenges, creating an environment of continuous stress. From the hunting and gathering struggle for food on a daily basis, to a constant vigil required to protect ourselves from predators, such stressors have enabled humans to become […]
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SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Dec. 5, 2018 — LunaDNA LLC announced today that its securities offering has been qualified and its platform is now open to U.S. residents. LunaDNATM is the first community-owned health and DNA data platform to offer ownership shares for contributing personal health information. The Final Offering Circular for the offering is available […]
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SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 22, 2019 — LunaPBCTM, founder of LunaDNATM, the first community-owned genomic and health data platform, announced today its partnership with Genetic Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to providing ordinary people with powerful tools to transform research. Over the course of 2019, the organizations will merge Genetic Alliance’s Platform for Engaging Everyone Responsibly […]
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