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 ...
The Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counseling Service at Fred Hutch Cancer Center offers cancer risk assessment for people who are at high risk of developing cancer because of their personal history ...
Australian musician Emma Sheppard has spoken of her decision to undergo IVF so she could genetically test her embryos for ...
Live Science spoke with a bioethicist and sociologist about emerging genomic technologies, including those that enable ...
Tampa (BLOOM) – Understanding the intricate process of aging has been a subject of fascination for scientists and researchers. While aging is a natural part of life, recent studies have shed light on ...
But they disagree on whether studying social genomics—elucidating any potential genetic contributions to behaviors ranging from mental illnesses to educational attainment to political affiliation—can ...
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 ...
A large-scale clinical trial conducted within the Department of Veterans Affairs indicates that analyzing a patient’s genetic makeup can assist medical providers in avoiding antidepressants that may ...