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CariGenetics

@carigenetics

We are a genetics company transforming the way pharmaceutical companies develop drugs to include non-european data.

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Genomics for the Caribbean, by the Caribbean. 🚀 Honored to partner with Oxford Nanopore to bring sequencing home—because our DNA deserves to be in the global conversation. 🧬 #CaribbeanGenome #PrecisionMedicine

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Lowering your risk starts with simple lifestyle changes. A healthy diet. Regular movement. Cutting back on alcohol and quitting smoking. These aren’t just wellness tips—they’re proven steps that can reduce your risk of prostate cancer. If you’re in Bermuda or St. Lucia, you

Lowering your risk starts with simple lifestyle changes.

A healthy diet. Regular movement. Cutting back on alcohol and quitting smoking.

These aren’t just wellness tips—they’re proven steps that can reduce your risk of prostate cancer.

If you’re in Bermuda or St. Lucia, you
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You may have seen the headlines: A major genetics company is filing for bankruptcy—and now, people are worried about their DNA data being caught in the middle. At CariGenetics, we want to be clear: that will never happen to you. With our partners at Genomes.io 🧬 Genomes.eth, we’ve built a

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What makes the Caribbean so critical to global genetic research? Our diversity. By studying our population, we’re uncovering unique insights into diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

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This World Health Day, we’re not just raising awareness — we’re raising the bar. From Bermuda to Saint Lucia, our teams at CariGenetics and GenTech Analytica are working together to close the health equity gap in the Caribbean. And today, we’re proud to be joined by

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“Genetic research informs everything from disease prevention to treatment options, yet most studies predominantly focus on European populations. Diversity in research ensures medical advancements are equitable and effective for everyone.” - Dr. Dr Carika Weldon, MRSB, FIBMS Weldon

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Understanding your genetic risk factors for prostate cancer is crucial. Know your family history, consider genetic testing, and take proactive steps towards prevention. #ProstateCancerAwareness #GeneticTesting #MensHealth #FamilyHistory

Understanding your genetic risk factors for prostate cancer is crucial. 

Know your family history, consider genetic testing, and take proactive steps towards prevention. 

#ProstateCancerAwareness #GeneticTesting #MensHealth #FamilyHistory
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Cilantro lovers and haters, here’s the science: If you think cilantro tastes like soap, it’s not in your head, it’s in your DNA. 🧬 The OR6A2 gene makes some people extra sensitive to aldehydes, compounds found in both soap and cilantro. So when you taste soap… blame your

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Think your phone has storage? Try your DNA. A single cell contains enough genetic material to stretch 6 feet, and your whole body holds enough to travel billions of miles. This is why protecting your data matters, and why understanding your DNA can unlock life-changing

Think your phone has storage? Try your DNA.

A single cell contains enough genetic material to stretch 6 feet, and your whole body holds enough to travel billions of miles.

This is why protecting your data matters, and why understanding your DNA can unlock life-changing
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Caribbean Men: Don’t wait for symptoms to get checked. Prostate cancer often develops silently. A simple screening could save your life. Let’s break the stigma around talking about men’s health. #ProstateHealth #EarlyDetection

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Why do some Caribbean folks freckle while others tan? It’s in the genes. The MC1R gene determines how your skin responds to the sun. Certain variants lead to more pheomelanin, resulting in freckles and a higher chance of sunburn. Others promote eumelanin, giving you that golden

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Not all men face the same risk. Prostate cancer disproportionately affects Caribbean men of African ancestry, yet most awareness campaigns don’t reflect this truth. It’s time we talk about what that means for early detection, prevention, and representation in research. The more

Not all men face the same risk.

Prostate cancer disproportionately affects Caribbean men of African ancestry, yet most awareness campaigns don’t reflect this truth.

It’s time we talk about what that means for early detection, prevention, and representation in research. The more
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What can 100,000 DNA samples tell us? 🧬✨ The Caribbean Genome Program (CGP) is mapping the unique DNA of our region to uncover genetic patterns, health risks, and solutions tailored to Caribbean people. 🔍 Why does this matter? ➡️ Some diseases affect Caribbean people

What can 100,000 DNA samples tell us? 🧬✨

The Caribbean Genome Program (CGP) is mapping the unique DNA of our region to uncover genetic patterns, health risks, and solutions tailored to Caribbean people.

🔍 Why does this matter?

➡️ Some diseases affect Caribbean people
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Tomorrow at 8:15am, I have the honor of being a guest on Bermuda's Daily Talk Show to share some of the work we’ve been doing at The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative, including our advocacy efforts to ensure Legal Aid Reform, legislation for compensating the wrongfully convicted, and our

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CariGenetics backs Olympian, Jah-Nhai Perinchief with health insurance after 3 years of no coverage: Website: media-maya.com/2025/06/02/an-… Instagram: instagram.com/reel/DKW124RR0…

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You’ve probably heard of BRCA genes in relation to breast cancer. But did you know these same mutations can increase prostate cancer risk in men? Men with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations, especially in Caribbean communities, are more likely to develop aggressive forms of prostate

You’ve probably heard of BRCA genes in relation to breast cancer. But did you know these same mutations can increase prostate cancer risk in men?

Men with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations, especially in Caribbean communities, are more likely to develop aggressive forms of prostate