Germline testing is a genetic screening that looks for inherited gene mutations found in every cell.  It can identify ...

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 ...

In a recent blog, I discussed the change in nomenclature for the conditions formerly known as Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and schwannomatosis. This change was based on the results of an ...

Genetic testing for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can tell doctors if someone has leukemia, what type they may have, and whether treatment is working. The tests look for atypical changes in certain ...

New technology has a history of overwhelming existing systems that try to manage it, and that’s proving to be the case with genetic testing and health care. It’s been only 20 years since the ...

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 ...

Manufacturer-sponsored genetic testing programs provide several benefits to patients, including expanding access to genetic testing, providing opportunities for patients to participate in research, ...

Next-generation solution gives health plans greater insight and control into genetic lab test spending. TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avalon Healthcare Solutions, the world's first Lab ...

Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.

With the rise of DNA ancestry tests, it’s easier than ever to learn about your family history and connections. Today, there are many DNA testing services to choose from. They're easy to use. You’ll ...

The global molecular diagnostics market is projected to reach USD 33.51 billion by 2031, driven by expanding precision medicine adoption and advanced genetic testing. North America leads the market, ...