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See how DNA
becomes cell work.
Travel inside a cell with a doctor and patient. Follow the instructions from DNA to protein, then see where a DNA test fits into the bigger picture.
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Inside your cells
Most of your DNA is stored in the nucleus. Its sequence carries instructions used to build and maintain your body. Mitochondria also contain a small amount of DNA.
Learn more: MedlinePlus: DNA
Patient“Where is my DNA?”
Doctor“Most of your DNA is inside the nucleus of your cells. Its sequence carries instructions that help build and maintain your body. Mitochondria also contain a small amount of DNA.”
A clue becomes useful through a better question.
- Which variants and traits did this test assess?
- How strong is the evidence behind this association?
- Would it change a decision, and what other information would we need?
Fictional characters. General education; health decisions belong in a conversation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Animation credits
Character models, rigs and motion: Mesh2Motion (CC0). Interactive 3D: Three.js (MIT). Narration generated with Cloudflare Workers AI. No DNA report or personal information is used in this explanation.
Your DNA, explained.
Meet a cartoon doctor and patient as they explore what a genetic report can tell you, why the bigger picture matters, and how to bring better questions to your healthcare professional.
Explore the DNA kitFictional characters. Educational information; discuss health decisions with a qualified healthcare professional.
Read the video transcript
My car has a manual. What about me? Your DNA can offer clues about inherited traits. A GxSlim report explores topics like nutrition and movement. But genes are only part of your story. Your health history, lifestyle, and environment matter too. Think of your report as a starting point for questions, not a guarantee. Discuss your results with a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions. Explore GxSlim at My DNA, My Doctor.
Three ideas to keep in mind.
Follow the doctor and patient through the key parts of the explanation.
DNA offers clues.
A genetic report can offer information about inherited traits. Use it as a starting point for questions.
See the whole picture.
Your health history, lifestyle, and environment belong in the conversation alongside your genes.
Start with better questions.
Discuss what your report could mean for you with a qualified healthcare professional.
Fictional characters · Educational information.
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