A recent study highlights how DNA microarray technology enables high-throughput gene analysis, supporting variation detection, expression ...

PCR genetic analysis has been in the spotlight since COVID-19, but light is now further facilitating PCR-free methods. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have developed a light-induced DNA ...

Noninvasive prenatal screening, involving analysis of fetal cell-free DNA in maternal blood, is currently available only for a small number of conditions caused by large chromosomal abnormalities.

As genetic disorders silently affect thousands, doctors say IVF combined with genetic testing is helping break the cycle of ...

When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...

Accelerated sequencing technologies, AI-enabled analytics, newborn screening expansion, and government-backed genomic initiatives fuel rapid growth across North America, Europe, and ...

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 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 ...

Genetic testing for schwannomatosis is available and may be appropriate for some people. The current test identifies a mutation in the SMARCB1 gene, which predisposes an individual to developing the ...