Direct to consumer genetic health tests are popular but is taking one a good idea? We brought in genetics counselor Karin Dent to explain the realities of at-home genetics testing and why it’s ...

For diseases like depression, finding medications that work well for patients can be a long, arduous journey. Genetic tests now claim to speed it along by giving doctors more information about how ...

Genetics testing company 23andMe can now tell you about your breast cancer risk — at least based on three mutations found on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Genetic counselors who help people navigate ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced that a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology found that the GeneSight® Psychotropic Test significantly reduced psychiatric hospitalizations in ...

NPR's Danielle Kutrzleben speaks with T.J. Raphael and Amber Van Moessner, the team behind the podcast Biohacked: Family Secrets, which puts a spotlight on the donor conception industry. With the ...

The introduction of new genetic tests, like other medical innovations, can be conceptualized as a three-step process. Tests are proposed for use based on research findings and clinical reasoning; an ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc.’s MYGN GeneSight pharmacogenomics test was recently rolled out with Integrated Prescription Management (IPM), a pharmacy benefits management (PBM) company. Notably, the IPM will ...

Dyslexia is a developmental disorder characterized by severe problems in the acquisition of reading and writing skills. It has a strong neurobiological basis. Genetic influence is estimated at 50–70%.