Learn why genetic testing is vital for ATTR-CM diagnosis, how it identifies hereditary risks for family members, and the ...

Genetic testing can confirm a muscular dystrophy (MD) diagnosis when symptoms and other tests already suggest MD. It also identifies specific gene mutations that can guide targeted treatment. Genetic ...

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 ...

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 ...

The way you live your life doesn't always give you heart disease. Some people are more likely to develop it at a younger age because it can be inherited. This is where you can test your genes. It can ...

An expert in the field revealed how genetic testing works, what it means and what steps to take if your family history points to an elevated risk of cancer. Genetic testing, as the name suggests, ...

In 2023, Jill Martin took a test that changed her life. She underwent genetic testing for breast cancer and learned she had a BRCA2 mutation, which increases one’s risk of developing breast and other ...

We performed a quality improvement study to evaluate our GT processes within gynecologic surgery/medical oncology clinics. All eligible patients with newly diagnosed OC/EC were identified for GT and ...

A new study published in JCO Precision Oncology has identified a relatively simple method to predict the cancer patients most likely to develop severe toxicities from chemotherapy. If doctors can ...

Merck, a leading global technology company with a U.S. laboratory in Rockville, launched the Aptegra CHO Genetic Stability Assay, which leverages whole-genome sequencing and bioinformatics to ...