#266 - AMA #50: Genetics: how they impact disease risk, what you can do about it, testing, and more

Publish Date: 2023/8/14

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#266 - AMA #50: Genetics: how they impact disease risk, what you can do about it, testing, and more

The Peter Attia Drive

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What is the significance of understanding genetics?

How does DNA influence our biology and traits?

How are genetic traits inherited from parents?

What is the genetic variation among individuals?

Which traits are genetically determined versus influenced by environment?

What are the reasons for undergoing genetic testing?

What parameters are measured in a genetic test?

Testing for monogenic disorders

Understanding polygenic risk

Is genetic testing crucial for those with unknown family history?

What does a positive genetic variant result indicate?

What does a negative genetic variant result indicate?

How is genetic testing conducted through healthcare providers?

What are the costs associated with different genetic tests?

Could genetic risk alleles affect insurance premiums?

What are the other risks of genetic testing?

How do commercial genetic tests compare to clinical tests?

Are some direct-to-consumer genetic tests superior?

When will whole genome sequencing become practical?

How effective are personalized diets based on genetics?

Final thoughts and advice on genetic testing

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#266 - AMA #50: Genetics: how they impact disease risk, what you can do about it, testing, and more 26:40

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

What is the significance of understanding genetics?

How does DNA influence our biology and traits?

How are genetic traits inherited from parents?

What is the genetic variation among individuals?

Which traits are genetically determined versus influenced by environment?

What are the reasons for undergoing genetic testing?

What parameters are measured in a genetic test?

Testing for monogenic disorders

Understanding polygenic risk

Is genetic testing crucial for those with unknown family history?

What does a positive genetic variant result indicate?

What does a negative genetic variant result indicate?

How is genetic testing conducted through healthcare providers?

What are the costs associated with different genetic tests?

Could genetic risk alleles affect insurance premiums?

What are the other risks of genetic testing?

How do commercial genetic tests compare to clinical tests?

Are some direct-to-consumer genetic tests superior?

When will whole genome sequencing become practical?

How effective are personalized diets based on genetics?

Final thoughts and advice on genetic testing

Shownotes Transcript

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#266 - AMA #50: Genetics: how they impact disease risk, what you can do about it, testing, and more