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What Is a VCF File? (And Why You Might Have One)
VCF is the standard file format for genetic variants. If you have ever had clinical sequencing, whole-genome sequencing, or research participation, you may have one. Here is how to read it.
APOE Variants and Alzheimer's Risk: What the Evidence Actually Says
APOE is the strongest common genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease — and one of the most ethically fraught variants to learn about. Here is what the evidence says, and how to think about a result.
What Is a Polygenic Risk Score? (Plain-English Explainer)
Most common diseases are not caused by a single gene. Polygenic risk scores measure the additive contribution of hundreds or thousands of variants. Here is how to read them.
MTHFR Variants Explained: What C677T and A1298C Actually Mean
MTHFR variants are some of the most-discussed and most-misunderstood genetic findings. A clinical-evidence walkthrough.
What Is Pharmacogenomics? (And Why It Matters Before Your Next Prescription)
Pharmacogenomics is the study of how your genes affect medication response. Here is what that means in practice and which drugs to know about.
Atlagene vs Nucleus Genomics: When to Choose Which
Nucleus is a $400 whole-genome platform pivoting to fertility. Atlagene reads your existing DNA file for free. Here is when each makes sense.
Atlagene vs 23andMe: What You Get From Your DNA File
23andMe sells you a DNA test. Atlagene reads what you already have. A direct comparison of what each platform actually delivers.
How to Export Your MyHeritage DNA Raw Data
MyHeritage allows full raw-DNA export, and the file is compatible with most genomic-health platforms. Walkthrough below.
How to Export Your AncestryDNA Raw Data (2026 Guide)
AncestryDNA buries the raw-data export, but it takes about three minutes once you find it. Step-by-step instructions.
How to Export Your 23andMe Raw Data (Step-by-Step, 2026)
Your 23andMe raw data file contains far more genetic information than the original report uses. Here is how to download it in under five minutes.