Our genes are stepping into the forefront of our choices. There are an increasing amount of genetic tests that can find and identify genes and chromosomes connected with diseases. En(gene)ed will explore the impacts of genetics and genetic knowledge on our lives and the lives of our children.

Rita Deschene, Maureen Berube, and Christine Jones all have Huntington's disease in their family.

People with the Huntington's gene end up with symptoms similar to a combination of A-L-S, schizophrenia and Parkinson's. It hits people in the prime of their lives.

The CBC's Jenifer Norwell met up with the cousins to hear about their decisions and their experiences.

Genetic research may help solve Alzheimer's puzzle

The Alzheimer's Society in Sudbury has seen an increase of 15 per cent more people using their services in the last two years.

Sudbury family helps in search for autism genes

A Sudbury family is helping researchers at Queen's University in Kingston in a national study about autism. Scientists are reviewing the genetics of about 3,000 families to see if there are any genes connected to the condition.

Breast cancer gene test referrals increasing

Genetic counsellors say more people in Sudbury are getting tested for the breast cancer gene.

Sudbury woman faces challenge of getting tested for Huntington’s

Since 2009, the number of people going to Genetic Counseling Services at Health Sciences North in Sudbury has increased by about 10 per cent each year.