For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

The ROAR trial tested the hypothesis that returning familial hypercholesterolemia-associated genetic results leads to ...

Genetic testing plays an important role in cystic fibrosis screening and diagnosis. It can help determine if a person has cystic fibrosis or carries gene mutations that cause it. Other tests can also ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic heart (cardiac) condition. It affects more than one in 500 people in the US. Genetic counseling and genetic testing can be helpful so you ...

If you're looking to uncover family history or learn more about your health, here's how to decide which DNA testing kit is ...

The Urology Care Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation have created a new educational guide on genetic tests to guide ...

Genetic testing, often via a blood sample, can confirm a muscular dystrophy diagnosis. It can also identify specific gene mutations to help guide treatment and determine whether or not someone is a ...

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 ...

Genetic testing on embryos is more sophisticated and accessible than ever—and it’s now being sold as a way to let parents ...

In exchange for your mailed sample of saliva, direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies promise insights about your ancestry, your family connections, and even your health. These widely used ...

Genetic testing identifies changes (mutations) in a dog’s DNA that can indicate a predisposition to certain genetic diseases or inherited disorders. The primary benefits include early disease ...