As more consumers order up lab tests and genetic screenings, experts say it could impact insurance, loans, and employment decisions.

A Google DeepMind invention that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict how DNA mutations behave could have a ...

After a young woman develops mobility and speech issues, her grandmother seeks help from her genetic counselor, who flags a ...

Based on Phase 2 results, Palvella to pursue near-term discussions with FDA regarding the potential for Breakthrough Therapy Designation and a Phase 3 pivotal study; FDA previously granted Fast Track ...

Background Whole genome sequencing (WGS) has recently been introduced as a diagnostic test for patients with particular rare diseases in the National Health Service (NHS) in England. Little is known ...

Genetic counseling is a way for people to understand how genetic illnesses can affect them and their family. Genetic illnesses (also called genetic disorders) are caused by changes in genes. People ...

Rochester Regional Health is introducing a no-cost DNA testing and screening program for people 18 or older to identify possible genetic health risks for certain cancers and heart disease. The name of ...

1 Department of Human Genetics, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada 2 Centre of Genomics and Policy, Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha nurse practitioner learned she carries a gene mutation that significantly increases her cancer risk through a free research study at Nebraska Medicine. Erin Thoman, a ...

A genetic risk score could one day guide more personalized treatment for high-risk women, while sparing low-risk women from unnecessary procedures. A new genetic analysis could help predict whether ...

Jane Tiller receives funding through an Investigator Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council. She is co-lead of the DNA Screen study, which was funded through the Australian ...