SEATTLE — Molecular testing has been widely integrated into mainstream healthcare, and its use is increasing in dermatology. It can help differentiate between skin conditions, for example, as some ...

Even though a large proportion of cancer patients carry genetic mutations that make them more susceptible to cancer, only a small percentage of them — and their family members — undergo potentially ...

MINNEAPOLIS — By definition, a variant of unknown significance identified in an individual with cardiomyopathy can leave physicians wondering what to do with the information. Don’t discard so-called ...

For Josh Henderson, 66, of Olympia, getting genetic testing was a no-brainer. “The first time I came to Fred Hutch, my oncologist suggested it,” said the retired IT manager who received a metastatic ...

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine identified previously undiagnosed genetic conditions in many critically ill adults admitted to intensive care units, challenging the longstanding belief ...

The future of personalized medicine is rapidly becoming a reality, powered by advances in genetic testing and healthcare. Once limited to research labs, genetic insights are now transforming how ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. has launched a new educational website called "Know More Sooner," aimed at providing detailed information about reproductive and prenatal genetic testing. The site seeks to ...

Over the last several years, federal concern about genetic testing has been steadily growing. Regulators have watched Medicare Part B spending on molecular and genetic tests spike while a relatively ...

In August 2025, within weeks of each other, two international federations, World Athletics (WA) and World Boxing (WB), announced that participation in the women’s category now requires certified ...

Pregnancy is a time of hope and anticipation. Alongside planning nurseries and selecting baby names, many expecting parents consider prenatal health and testing options. Genetic testing brings up ...