Researchers have developed a non-invasive genetic test that can screen the blood of pregnant individuals to survey all genes from the fetal genome. A team of investigators from Massachusetts General ...

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 ...

For many diseases and chronic conditions, an individual's genes play a role in their likelihood of developing the disease. While some inherited diseases, such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia, ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 25 (UPI) --A new rapid blood test for newborns could potentially detect genetic mutations linked to thousands of rare diseases all at once, greatly improving on current ...

Scientists and medics have developed an ultra-rapid method of genetically diagnosing brain tumors that will cut the time it takes to classify them from 6-8 weeks, to as little as two hours.The team ...

Genetic testing analyzes a person's DNA to determine their risk for certain diseases. It was a game-changer for one Montgomery County woman. Genetic testing is a simple mouth swab that can uncover ...

Genetic testing for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can tell doctors if someone has leukemia, what type they may have, and whether treatment is working. The tests look for atypical changes in certain ...

The treatment of clinical depression presents unique challenges, with many patients voicing concerns that echo a disheartening struggle: "I have tried every medication for depression, and nothing ...