– Study findings to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting find hereditary risk for gastric and lung cancers, among others, underscoring the need for broader genetic testing – Genetic testing ...

A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published ...

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While we know that Black women are 40% more likely to die from the disease, Black men are at risk as well, as they have a 52% higher risk of ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc (MYGN). (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, announced an agreement with Hannah Storm, a ...

Similar lifestyle choices and an individual’s surroundings may be on a par with genetics when it comes to diseases that run in the family, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics. For ...

An expert explains the importance of genetic testing in metastatic colorectal cancer, as recent FDA approval highlights its role in guiding targeted treatments. Genetic testing is a laboratory method ...

People are often encouraged to “know their status,” however this healthy habit can be applied to more than just safe-sex practices. Although they are not the only community who suffers with sickle ...

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...

With around 280 million people worldwide living with a genetic disease, it’s crucial that expectant mothers and families seek genetic counseling as early as possible. “It’s not just about getting ...

For the first time, researchers at King's College London and the University of Florence have identified the specific genetic ...

The greatest improvements in milk production in dairy cows in past decades have been due to genetic selection. Nutrition, health management and fertility (to become pregnant, have a calf and start ...