Last updated on October 21st, 2025 at 06:41 pm
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Legal advice
Gene People is proud to announce our new partnership with the Disability Law Service, a charity which assists disabled people and their families with legal advice.
Travel
You need a break, your children need some fun but the idea of jumping on a plane or coach to Bogor or Barcelona is utterly daunting.
Pre-planning can make your trip, whether it’s for a day out or two weeks abroad, less stressful – we can’t promise stress free.
What happens in the genetic lab?
When having a genetic test it can be difficult to imagine what happens to your sample, what the scientists do with it to get your result and why it can take a long time. This section should help make this a bit clearer.
Genetic Testing
Genetic testing usually involves having a sample of your blood or tissue taken. The sample will contain cells that contain your DNA and can be tested to find out whether you are carrying a particular mutation and are at risk of developing a particular genetic condition. .
Genetic Disorder Charities and Support Groups
These charities and support groups provide information and support to patients with specific genetic disorders.
FAQ’s
If you have a question about genetics, genetic services or testing, you might find the answer in our list of frequently asked questions.
