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 ...

In this segment, we seek answers for ethical quandaries posed by Pre-Natal Genetic Testing (which of necessity involves use of IVF) from legal doctrine, exploring the procedures’ impact on individual ...

Twenty years ago, virtually all people seeking genetic testing were individuals diagnosed with diseases possibly linked to their genetic makeup. Today, millions of people order genetic tests to learn ...

If a relative is diagnosed with cancer, a relative may be able to test to see if they have a higher risk of developing that same cancer. If a relative is diagnosed with cancer, a relative may be able ...

Today, healthcare is shifting away from a one-size-fits-all approach toward personalized medicine designed around each person’s genetics, lifestyle, and health history. At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, ...

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 ...

Our society’s ever-increasing emphasis on healthy living and longevity has rapidly sparked an interest in direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits such as 23andMe and Ancestry. Also, recent scientific ...

Genetic testing for schwannomatosis is available and may be appropriate for some people. The current test identifies a mutation in the SMARCB1 gene, which predisposes an individual to developing the ...