An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...

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 ...

Before Todd Leach lost his father to a rare, aggressive form of stomach cancer, his dad gave him one last gift: a genetic ...

Insurance covers some genetic tests, such as BRCA tests for breast cancer, if you meet certain requirements. Find Cheap Health Insurance Quotes in Your Area But there are about 70,000 different ...

Genetic testing, including germline and somatic, is vital for prostate cancer prognosis and personalized treatment strategies. PARP inhibitors, targeting BRCA mutations, are a promising therapy for ...

Genetic disorders can occur due to mutations in one gene (monogenic), multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance), and mutation in one or more chromosomes. Point mutations are where one nucleotide in ...

NEW ORLEANS — Our genes carry some of the greatest secrets about our health and our futures. And for four sisters, unlocking those secrets became lifesaving. Now they're encouraging others to do the ...

A treatment that is effective against hearing loss caused by the 'MPZL2 gene' mutation has been developed. A research team ...

Do you experience nausea, facial flushing or a racing heart after enjoying even small amounts of your favorite cocktail? These could be signs that you have an inherited intolerance to alcohol — and a ...

The analysis revealed that about 2 per cent of sperm from men in their early 30s contained disease-causing mutations. That ...

Experiments on an ultra-rare genetic mutation that causes neurodegeneration in children have helped uncover a new mechanism ...