Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Even though a large proportion of cancer patients carry genetic mutations that make them more susceptible to cancer, only a small percentage of them — and their family members — undergo potentially ...

Feb. 20, 2025 -- Genetic testing can be both illuminating and intimidating. What exactly is genetic testing, and who might benefit most? We spoke with Huma Q. Rana MD, MPH, Clinical Director of the ...

A cutting-edge genetic test can rapidly detect and identify almost any kind of disease-causing microorganism in the human body, whether it's a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite, researchers say.

A new study shows that incorporating a genetic risk score into standard testing for a genetic form of diabetes that affects ...

Genetic testing for ATTR can detect transthyretin mutations and offer crucial information about risk, monitoring, and treatment, if needed. Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a genetic condition that ...

BCR-ABL1 is an abnormal gene present in certain types of leukemia. Genetic testing for BCR-ABL1 helps doctors diagnose these cancers and assess their response to treatment. If you or someone you know ...

In this analysis, researchers explored patterns of surgical care and factors associated with undergoing bilateral mastectomy as primary breast surgery.

The researchers concluded that incorporating T1DGRS into routine MODY genetic panels is feasible and can extend genetic ...

Premature ovarian insufficiency affects up to 3.5% of women and is an important cause of female infertility. However, in most ...