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 ...

Genetic testing is a process that can help individuals who have concerns about their genetic background. The following are frequently asked questions about genetic testing: Are personality and ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and genetic testing proved to be lifesaving for the women featured in this story.Jodi Lavery discovered she had a BRCA-2 gene mutation, increasing her risk ...

As the genetic coordinator at Indiana Regional Medical Center’s Comprehensive Breast Center, Dawn Zarycki is “involved in every process of treatment,” she said. The services offered by the clinic are ...

As more people start to opt for genetic carrier testing ahead of conception, doctors and parents-to-be are facing difficult ...

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces is introducing a new genetic testing tool that can identify gene mutations passed down through families that ...

Genetic testing, often via a blood sample, can confirm a muscular dystrophy diagnosis. It can also identify specific gene mutations to help guide treatment and determine whether or not someone is a ...

Expertise and opinions of authors published by ForbesBooks. Imprint operated under license. When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise ...

Genetic methylation tests have made their way from specialized research facilities to home convenience, allowing individuals to delve into the details of their DNA from the comfort of their homes.

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 ...

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 ...