Genetic testing is being used more frequently to screen people for the hereditary risk of cancer, according to MedCity News. While advancements have been made and research is ongoing, there…
According to Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, researchers have discovered a new subtype of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) linked to the sorbitol dehydrogenase (SORD) gene. Read the full study findings published in Nature Genetics. SORD Gene…
According to Oncology Nursing News, a new study performed by researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine used germline testing to identify genetic precursors to pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma. The study identified…
GeneDx, an OPKO Health company, has recently launched several genetic tests. Within this group of tests are repeat expansion analysis for Friedreich ataxia, spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), and other forms of…
According to a story from GlobeNewswire, a new partnership between the precision genetic medicine company Akouos, Inc. and and Blueprint Genetics has produced the Resonate program, which aims to improve…
In a press release by the Parkinson’s Foundation, the non-profit has announced an exciting collaboration with Sanofi, the global pharmaceutical company, which will dedicated $1 million to the nonprofit to…
When you think about genetic testing, what first comes to mind? Is it pancreatic cancer? While this might not be the first thing you consider, a new study suggests that…
According to Parkinson's News Today, the Parkinson's Foundation has released data from the PD GENEration study that shows that genetic testing is feasible for the larger Parkinson's community. As around…
According to StatNews, biotechnology company 23andme is looking to understand the intersection of genetics and COVID-19. Normally, 23andme uses ancestry kits to inform users of their genealogy. But now, the…
A 6-year-old girl presented with facial abnormalities, developmental delays, and issues with her renal system. Her family took her to their family physician. Then, when that uncovered no cause,…
According to Batten Disease News, Invitae and Axovant Gene Therapies partnered up to offer free genetic testing in North America. This will focus on children who are thought to…
When this 20-year-old male patient was serving in the military, he came down with two severe medical issues: pneumonia and adrenal crisis, categorized by an issue with an adrenal hormone…
When the 31-year-old woman showed up to Massachusetts General Hospital with a nasty respiratory infection, she was somewhat used to it. In fact, she had been plagued with respiratory problems…
So you're looking to get pregnant or curious about some part of it. Well, you've come to the right place! If you're looking to have a baby, but you also…
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The Golden Age of Health and Wellness is Almost Here A recent article in the Vancouver Weekly News describes the euphoria that accompanied the official declaration of the completion…
Over the course of the past nineteen years, scientists were able to successfully map the entirety of the human genome and there have been great advances in genetic testing. These…
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Researchers have learned that the majority of diseases have a genetic component. It is because of this fact that health professionals are stressing the importance of genetic testing and knowing…
According to a publication from Stat, researchers from the University of Michigan-led Genes for Good program have recruited over 20,000 Americans through its smartphone app. Participants complete questionnaires on the…
According to a report by the Stamford Advocate, The Salem Health Cancer Institute recently launched a genetic program to help improve cancer treatment. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics report that…
Many people are familiar with Carl Zimmer as a science columnist from The New York Times. His columns and research dug deeply into the field of genetic research and gene…
So much of it “comes down to morals.” A couple struggling with cystic fibrosis may have up to a 50% chance of passing the gene on to their child if…
Though they are frequently misunderstood, genes play an important role in our lives. Most people know that they inherit the majority of their physical features from the genes their parents…
Who could be against the health and well-being of newborn babies? Surely, not any decent human being. Babies come into this world in an incredibly vulnerable state. They have essentially…
Genetic testing for rare diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) before you conceive can be an important step in starting or building a family. It can be vital to…
It takes an average of seven years for a patient with a rare disease like severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) to receive a correct diagnosis; and that comes after the patient…
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