In a recent blog, I discussed the change in nomenclature for the conditions formerly known as Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and schwannomatosis. This change was based on the results of an ...

Genetic tests for Alzheimer’s can detect specific genes linked to the disease. In most cases, they can’t definitively confirm or predict a diagnosis, but they can provide insight into your relative ...

In 2025, Baylor Genetics was named an official genetic testing partner of the Child Neurology Society.

More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of ...

Hereditary cancer is caused by germline mutations, typically following an inheritance pattern within a family. In contrast, sporadic cancer is caused by somatic mutations interacting with ...

In most cases, a diagnosis of NF1 is made through a clinical diagnosis based on the presence of two or more of the six NIH diagnostic criteria for the disorder. However, sometimes a diagnosis of NF1 ...

For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

In line with guidelines recommending genetic testing for diagnosis of kidney diseases, studies show improved diagnosis and management based on results. Genetic testing for kidney diseases leads to a ...