An expert in the field revealed how genetic testing works, what it means and what steps to take if your family history points to an elevated risk of cancer. Genetic testing, as the name suggests, ...

Genomics is the study of an organism's complete set of genetic material, known as the genome. It involves the sequencing, assembly, and analysis of genomes to understand the structure, function, and ...

"Do you have a family history of that?" It's a question that often comes up in health settings, but how much do genetics really impact your physical and mental health? "Almost every condition you can ...

I’ve always been tempted to do a genetic test to check in on my heart. I’m in pretty good health, but I have a few close relatives who’ve had heart attacks, strokes, and cancer, so I know my genes ...

Recent technological innovations in next-generation sequencing (NGS) have users spoiled for choice. At first, new options began trickling in. But then the floodgates opened in 2022 as several new ...

When Nick Lumi found out St. Luke’s University Health Network was offering free DNA testing, he thought it was a novelty, a chance to find out more about his ancestry. Instead, he learned he had a ...

A U.S.-based biotech company has unveiled a new in vitro fertilization (IVF) option that allows parents to select embryos based on genetic markers tied to health and longevity. DNA testing and ...

We often talk about stress from work, relationships, or finances. But what if the very blueprint of our being – our genes – is contributing to a different kind of pressure? This intriguing concept, ...

Cannabis breeders have notoriously been reclusive and secretive, primarily as a byproduct of Prohibition. While the last century has pushed many mainstream agricultural commodities towards a more ...