In an interview with Targeted OncologyTM, Ranjit Goudar, MD, of Virginia Oncology Associates, discusses the ongoing barriers ...

When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...

As soon as the genetic counselor began speaking, mom-to-be Georgina Trousas sensed the news was not what they had hoped for.

Some people inherit genetic changes that put them at higher risk of developing certain cancers or heart disease. A simple ...

Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Maastricht University have developed a technique that enables the examination of embryos for all known genetic abnormalities with a single test. The new ...

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 ...

By Marilena Tapaki*, Genetic Counsellor, Medicover Genetics, CyprusWith personalised medicine reshaping modern healthcare, genetic counselling has become a vital service. Advances in genetics furnish ...

On Jan. 10, 2025, one day after our son’s first birthday, a genetic test gave us an answer we never expected. We learned our ...

Genetic testing plays an important role in cystic fibrosis screening and diagnosis. It can help determine if a person has cystic fibrosis or carries gene mutations that cause it. Other tests can also ...